Solar Installation Cost in Providence, RI
Solar Installation in Providence, RI costs a median of $18,000, with the middle 50% of projects between $11,400 and $25,000. Based on 389 permits filed between January 2018 and November 2019 with City of Providence Department of Inspection and Standards. Last recalculated September 1, 2026.
Sourced from 389 building permits on file with the City of Providence. Source: Providence Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Providence
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $7,200 | $750 - $24,449 | 23 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $1,080 to $4,872 | 12 |
| $4,872 to $8,664 | 26 |
| $8,664 to $12,456 | 59 |
| $12,456 to $16,248 | 53 |
| $16,248 to $20,040 | 59 |
| $20,040 to $23,832 | 46 |
| $23,832 to $27,624 | 43 |
| $27,624 to $31,416 | 27 |
| $31,416 to $35,208 | 15 |
| $35,208 to $39,000 | 11 |
You could save $5,400 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 Providence
The median solar installation project in Providence, RI costs $18,000, based on 389 building permits. Most projects fall between $11,400 and $25,000.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Providence fall between $11,400 and $25,000. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 389 building permits filed between January 2018 and November 2019 with Providence 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 Providence. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
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Solar projects in Providence may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).