The cost of solar panels in Reno, NV (2025)

Updated Jul 15, 2025

  • You'll pay an average of $11,338 to install a 5 kilowatt solar panel system in Reno, NV, before incentives.

  • The federal investment tax credit (ITC) lowers that price by 30% of all your solar equipment and installation costs.

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Written by:Emily Walker

As of July 2025, the average solar panel system costs $2.27/W including installation in Reno, NV. For a 5 kW installation, this comes out to about $11,338 before incentives, though prices range from $9,637 to $13,039. After the federal tax credit, the average price drops by 30%.

Average price of a 5 kW solar panel installation in Reno, NV

Good Price
$9,637 or less
Market Average
$11,338
High Price
$13,039 or more

You'll probably pay even less than what we show here. It doesn't include the federal ITC or Reno, NV state incentives, which will lower this price by at least a few thousand dollars.

Your solar panel cost depends on your system's size

It may seem obvious but larger solar panel systems cost more money. We use cost per watt ($/W) so you can easily compare quotes, controlling for slight variations in system size.

While a 5 kW system will only cost you $11,338 in Reno, NV, doubling the system size effectively doubles the price, so you'll pay about twice that for a 10 kW system. The higher the price tag, though, the more you'll get back as a credit towards your federal tax bill.

Average solar cost by system size in Reno, NV

System Size
System Cost
System Cost (after ITC)
3 kW$6,803$4,762
4 kW$9,070$6,349
5 kW$11,338$7,936
6 kW$13,605$9,524
7 kW$15,873$11,111
8 kW$18,140$12,698
9 kW$20,408$14,285
10 kW$22,675$15,873

Are solar panels worth it in Reno, NV?

Solar panels are worth it in most areas, including Reno, NV. Certain factors, including the cost of electricity, incentives, climate, and the angle at which the sun hits your roof impact how quickly you break even on your investment relative to other areas around the U.S. 

If you pay for your system with cash, you'll save about $66,017 over 25 years (the warranty term of most solar panels) on electricity costs with a 5 kW system in Reno, NV. We generate this estimate based on real solar quote data from our Marketplace. It considers your system's cost, the federal tax credit, and inflation rates.

If you don't have access to net metering, these estimates don't account for utility net billing rates.

Payback Period
7.36 Years
25-Year Savings
$66,017
Cost-per-Watt
$2.27

If you can't shell out $11,338 in cash to pay for solar, don't sweat it. You can choose to finance your system with a loan instead. Some companies even offer $0-down loans so you can start saving on day one if your loan payments are less than your current electric bills. Just keep in mind that your long-term savings will be lower with a loan due to interest rates.

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The numbers we're showing are averages. The price you'll pay for solar depends on many factors unique to you and your home:

If you're looking for solar companies in NV, here are some popular suggestions:

  • Solar Optimum
    Multi-state
    Established 2008
    Elite+ Installer
    Solar Optimum has been proudly named the 2024 and 2025 Installer of the Year by EnergySage. Since 2008, Solar Opt... 
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    4.8 /5.0
    839 Reviews

    Solar Optimum has been proudly named the 2024 and 2025 Installer of the Year by EnergySage. Since 2008, Solar Opt... 
  • IntegrateSun, LLC
    Reno, NV
    Established 2010
    Elite+ Installer
    Backed by 37 years of experience, over 7,000 projects across 12 states, & Elite+ rating on EnergySage, IntegrateS... 
    Elite+ Installer
    Screened & Verified
    4.7 /5.0
    416 Reviews

    Backed by 37 years of experience, over 7,000 projects across 12 states, & Elite+ rating on EnergySage, IntegrateS... 
  • The Best Solar Company in Nevada
    Las Vegas, NV
    Established 2009
    Approved Installer
    The Best Solar Company in Nevada is Southern Nevada's premier solar company. We have been in Las Vegas since 2009... 
    Approved Installer
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    5.0 /5.0
    4 Reviews

    The Best Solar Company in Nevada is Southern Nevada's premier solar company. We have been in Las Vegas since 2009... 
  • TechCity Electric
    Fernley, NV
    Established 2018
    Approved Installer
    Electrical installation, Solar and proactive maintenance to power up your operation and keep your systems in moti... 
    Approved Installer
    Screened & Verified
    5.0 /5.0
    3 Reviews

    Electrical installation, Solar and proactive maintenance to power up your operation and keep your systems in moti... 
  • Freedom Solar Pros
    Sparks, NV
    Established 2011
    Approved Installer
    Our main focus is always on quality, both with equipment used and the installation performed. We offer the best w... 
    Approved Installer
    Screened & Verified
    4.3 /5.0
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    Our main focus is always on quality, both with equipment used and the installation performed. We offer the best w... 

Solar is a major purchase, but you can get the price tag to come down a bit by being an educated shopper. Taking advantage of incentives and rebates and shopping around for quotes can bring down your cost of solar in Reno, NV.

Take advantage of federal and local solar incentives

As long as your federal tax bill is high enough, you can take advantage of the federal tax credit in Reno, NV. This incentive allows you to apply 30% of your solar installation and equipment costs toward your federal tax bill. If the amount exceeds your tax bill, you can roll over the remaining credit to the following year. Many states also offer great local incentives and rebates.

Get quotes from multiple installers

Comparing multiple solar quotes can save you money through competition and transparency. Each additional quote you receive for solar will help you find the right solar panel system at the right price.

This is where EnergySage can help. With funding from the Department of Energy’s SunShot Prize, EnergySage opened the country’s first (and now the largest) marketplace for home solar panel installations. We gather custom solar quotes from local installers on your behalf and put them in an easy-to-compare format. When you compare quotes for solar panels on the EnergySage Marketplace, you can expect to see prices up to 20% lower than if you work with a single solar company.

As of July 2025, the average solar panel cost in Reno, NV is $2.27/W. If you install a 5 kW system it will cost you between $9,637 to $13,039, with an average cost of $11,338.

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