Solar Installation Cost in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Solar Installation in Durham, NC costs a median of $5,387, with the middle 50% of projects between $1,000 and $10,000. Based on 1,124 permits filed between November 2007 and February 2024 with Durham City-County Inspections Department. Last updated May 16, 2026.
Sourced from 1,124 building permits on file with the City of Durham-Chapel Hill. Source: Durham-Chapel Hill Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Durham-Chapel Hill
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $4,520 | $100 - $80,000 | 841 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
You could save $1,616 on a typical solar PV system in this market by claiming the federal Investment Tax Credit on your tax return.
- Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)30%
- Federal credit applies to systems placed in service through .
Net cost is the median permit value minus the credits above, with each percent credit capped at its statutory maximum. Credits are nonrefundable and require sufficient tax liability to claim. Utility-level rebates are not included. Sources: IRS Form 5695.
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