Solar Panels in Orange and Rockland Counties New York: An Overview
All Data As of March 31st 2017
- Average Residential Solar System Size in Orange and Rockland Counties New York: 8.55 Kilowatts
- Average Cost of Solar Panels in Orange and Rockland Counties New York: $33,667 BEFORE incentives ($23,574 AFTER federal incentives)
- Average Cost of Solar Panels in Orange and Rockland Counties New York (Per Watt): $3.99 BEFORE incentives ($2.80 AFTER federal incentives)
Cost of Solar Panels in Orange and Rockland Counties New York
In addition, it is important to look at pricing distributions vs. averages or medians if you want to understand what a good deal is on a solar system. Also, in general larger solar systems will cost less per kilowatt as there are certain fixed costs associated with an installation.
The average cost of solar panels in Orange and Rockland Counties New York is $3.99 per watt (before incentives) and 25% of consumers paid less than $3.51 per watt. So if you are looking to get the best price for a solar system in Orange and Rockland Counties New York and have an average sized system, you should find an installer below $3.50 per watt.
Solar Financing and Installation Trends in Orange and Rockland Counties New York
Residential solar installations have increased significantly in Orange and Rockland Counties New York, although growth slowed in 2016. From 2011 to 2016, installations have increased from 23 to 1,827. The slowdown in installation activity and installer turmoil, has created a buying opportunity for consumers. In Orange and Rockland Counties, solar installations declined 35% in Q1-2017 from Q1-2016.
Solar Financing in Orange and Rockland Counties New York
In 2016, 26% of consumers purchased their solar system either with cash or a loan vs. and 74% used a lease or power purchase agreement (PPA) structure. Refer to our lease vs. buy guide to understand the implications of solar financing options. The percentage of consumers that purchased their solar system in Orange and Rockland Counties New York has increased in 2016 due to an increasing number of low-cost solar loans.
Top Solar Companies in Orange and Rockland Counties New York
Choosing a solar installer is arguably the most important step of going solar and we recommend reading our guide on how to choose a solar company. In Orange and Rockland Counties New York in 2016, approximately 49% of consumers chose a local installer vs. 51% that chose a national installer (SolarCity, Vivint or Sunrun).
