How Much Does Solar Installation Cost in San Jose, CA?


Considering having solar panels installed? Want to compare prices for installation? Find out how much it costs to install a solar panel system in San Jose, CA with our guide. Use our free tool to compare prices in your area.

Compare Solar Installation Costs and Find The Best Solar Energy Companies in San Jose

Below is a list of solar companies in San Jose, CA. Reach out to them for quotes, or request pricing from up to four solar companies to compare your options.

Highland Solar
1624 Remuda Ln, San Jose, CA 95112

Clean Solar
1445 Koll Cir, San Jose, CA 95112

Vivint Solar
1939 Hartog Dr, San Jose, CA 95131

Valley Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Solar
1171 N 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112

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Compare the cost of solar installation from the top companies in San Jose, CA. The total amount you can save will depend on the size of your home as well as other factors. Use our fee cost guide to compare quotes in your area. If you’re considering solar installation in San Jose, CA then expect to invest $10,900 – $16,900 for smaller homes, while larger homes requiring more kilowatts will run upwards of $21,170 – $58,020.

Pros of Solar

  • Reduced electric bills
  • Increase in home value
  • Lower carbon footprint
  • Protection against rising power costs

Cons of Solar

  • Substantial upfront investment
  • Take a while to recover investment
  • Can’t take it with you if you move
  • Weather dependent

Solar Installation within 50 miles of these zip codes: 94089, 95002, 95008, 95013, 95014, 95032, 95035, 95037, 95050, 95054, 95070, 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95119

Counties Served: Santa Clara County

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Residential and commercial solar installation is also available in these nearby San Jose, CA cities: Santa Clara, CA; Milpitas, CA; Campbell, CA; Cupertino, CA

How Much Does Solar Save on Electricity?

The total amount you can save will depend on the size of your home as well as other factors. But the fact remains you will certainly save money if you switch to solar power. Just how much?

Well, per year, you could be looking at a saving of over $1,400 from your electricity bill. That’s because the average energy bill for an American household is roughly $1,408 each calendar year.

That works out at a saving of over $100 every single month.

Panel Type*Avg. Cost/kW – per wattEfficiencyApprox. Life – Expectancy
Polycrystalline$0.72-$1.0414%-21%25 years
Monocrystalline$1.20-$1.5217%-25%32 years
Thin-Film$1.05-$1.518%-14%16 years
*National average cost by type and kW

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