Solar Installation Cost in Nashville, TN
Solar Installation in Nashville, TN costs a median of $15,200, with the middle 50% of projects between $7,000 and $21,300. Based on 131 permits filed between September 2018 and October 2026 with Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Codes and Building Safety. Last recalculated October 11, 2026.
Sourced from 131 building permits on file with the City of Nashville. Source: Nashville Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Nashville
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $15,187 | $600 - $70,000 | 120 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $5,000 to $7,580 | 38 |
| $7,580 to $10,160 | 3 |
| $10,160 to $12,740 | 8 |
| $12,740 to $15,320 | 12 |
| $15,320 to $17,900 | 11 |
| $17,900 to $20,480 | 15 |
| $20,480 to $23,060 | 13 |
| $23,060 to $25,640 | 7 |
| $25,640 to $28,220 | 4 |
| $28,220 to $30,800 | 7 |
You could save $4,560 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 Nashville
The median solar installation project in Nashville, TN costs $15,200, based on 131 building permits. Most projects fall between $7,000 and $21,300.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Nashville fall between $7,000 and $21,300. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 131 building permits filed between September 2018 and October 2026 with Nashville 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 Nashville. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs Chattanooga at $19,527 and Memphis at $30,500.
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Solar projects in Nashville may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).