Solar Thermal Cost in Sacramento, CA in 2026
Most Solar Thermal projects in Sacramento, CA cost between $5,500 and $11,000. The typical price is $7,500.
Solar thermal serves hot water rather than the whole electrical load, so systems are smaller.
Labour and materials in Sacramento run about 29% above the national average. These figures are adjusted for that, so they are not the national average you will find elsewhere.
What drives the price
- Panel efficiency and inverter type
- Roof complexity and mounting hardware
- Main panel upgrade if the busbar cannot take the backfeed
- Battery storage, which is priced separately
Usually included
- Panels, inverters and racking
- Design, permitting and interconnection
- Installation and commissioning
Usually extra
- Battery storage
- Roof repair or replacement before install
- Utility interconnection fees in some territories
Unit prices in Sacramento, CA
| Quality tier | Cost per watt |
|---|---|
| Budget | $1.42 |
| Mid-range | $1.93 |
| High-end | $2.70 |
Solar panel installers in Sacramento, CA
Businesses listed on Google near Sacramento, CA. We are not affiliated with them and do not vet them — always confirm licensing and insurance before hiring.
EnergyAid
4.8(770 reviews)
1767 Tribute Rd Ste. E, Sacramento, CA 95815
Five Star Solar
4.9(358 reviews)
45 Quinta Ct, Sacramento, CA 95823
SUPERIOR SOLAR, INC
5.0(79 reviews)
3298 Monier Cir #120, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
RV Solar Sacramento
5.0(56 reviews)
2901 Elkhorn Blvd, North Highlands, CA 95660
Ilum Solar
4.6(58 reviews)
4135 Northgate Blvd Ste 9, Sacramento, CA 95834
Solectric
4.9(41 reviews)
3453 Ramona Ave #9, Sacramento, CA 95826