Solar Thermal Cost in Philadelphia, PA in 2026
Most Solar Thermal projects in Philadelphia, PA cost between $5,000 and $10,000. The typical price is $7,000.
Solar thermal serves hot water rather than the whole electrical load, so systems are smaller.
Labour and materials in Philadelphia run about 12% 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 Philadelphia, PA
| Quality tier | Cost per watt |
|---|---|
| Budget | $1.30 |
| Mid-range | $1.77 |
| High-end | $2.48 |
Solar panel installers in Philadelphia, PA
Businesses listed on Google near Philadelphia, PA. We are not affiliated with them and do not vet them — always confirm licensing and insurance before hiring.
EMT Solar and Roofing
4.9(1,380 reviews)
523 Hollywood Ave 3rd floor, Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08002
Solar Energy World
4.8(551 reviews)
7930 National Hwy #201, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Impact Solar LLC
5.0(139 reviews)
202 Glenwood Ave, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Seapoint Solar Energy LLC
4.9(128 reviews)
170 E 9th Ave, Runnemede, NJ 08078
Solar States
4.8(133 reviews)
1500 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Exact Solar
4.9(107 reviews)
82 Walker Ln, Newtown, PA 18940