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As of February 2020, the average solar panel cost in Placer County, CA is $3.24/W. Given a solar panel system size of 5 kilowatts (kW), an average solar installation in Placer County, CA ranges in cost from $13,770 to $18,630, with the average gross price for solar in Placer County, CA coming in at $16,200. After accounting for the 26% Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and other state and local solar incentives, the net price you'll pay for solar can fall by thousands of dollars.
| System Size | System Cost | System Cost (after ITC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | $9,720 | $7,193 |
| 4 kW | $12,960 | $9,590 |
| 5 kW | $16,200 | $11,988 |
| 6 kW | $19,440 | $14,386 |
| 7 kW | $22,680 | $16,783 |
| 8 kW | $25,920 | $19,181 |
| 9 kW | $29,160 | $21,578 |
| 10 kW | $32,400 | $23,976 |
for a 5kW system
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