Solar Installation Cost in Memphis, TN
Solar Installation in Memphis, TN costs a median of $30,500, with the middle 50% of projects between $14,049 and $47,454. Based on 72 permits filed between June 2021 and August 2026 with Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement. Last recalculated October 1, 2026.
Sourced from 72 building permits on file with the City of Memphis. Source: Memphis Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Memphis
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $30,500 | $1,000 - $70,385 | 56 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $4,550 to $10,799 | 9 |
| $10,799 to $17,049 | 7 |
| $17,049 to $23,298 | 2 |
| $23,298 to $29,547 | 4 |
| $29,547 to $35,796 | 14 |
| $35,796 to $42,046 | 10 |
| $42,046 to $48,295 | 4 |
| $48,295 to $54,544 | 9 |
| $54,544 to $60,793 | 2 |
| $60,793 to $67,043 | 3 |
You could save $9,150 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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Common Questions About Solar Installation Costs in Memphis
The median solar installation project in Memphis, TN costs $30,500, based on 72 building permits. Most projects fall between $14,049 and $47,454.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Memphis fall between $14,049 and $47,454. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 72 building permits filed between June 2021 and August 2026 with Memphis Building Permits.
Every price comes from building permits filed with city and county governments. When a contractor pulls a permit, they declare the project value. HomeQuotr aggregates those declared values for Memphis. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs Chattanooga at $19,527 and Nashville at $15,200.
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Solar projects in Memphis may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).