Solar Installation Cost in Raleigh, NC
Solar Installation in Raleigh, NC costs a median of $13,608, with the middle 50% of projects between $7,957 and $23,255. Based on 819 permits filed between January 2018 and June 2026 with City of Raleigh Planning and Development Department. Last recalculated October 1, 2026.
Sourced from 819 building permits on file with the City of Raleigh. Source: Raleigh Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Raleigh
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $13,604 | $1,000 - $79,720 | 800 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $3,609 to $7,751 | 157 |
| $7,751 to $11,893 | 164 |
| $11,893 to $16,034 | 93 |
| $16,034 to $20,176 | 99 |
| $20,176 to $24,318 | 80 |
| $24,318 to $28,460 | 58 |
| $28,460 to $32,602 | 30 |
| $32,602 to $36,744 | 21 |
| $36,744 to $40,886 | 17 |
| $40,886 to $45,028 | 18 |
You could save $4,082 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 Raleigh
The median solar installation project in Raleigh, NC costs $13,608, based on 819 building permits. Most projects fall between $7,957 and $23,255.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Raleigh fall between $7,957 and $23,255. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 819 building permits filed between January 2018 and June 2026 with Raleigh 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 Raleigh. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs Durham-Chapel Hill at $6,237, Winston-Salem at $9,999, and Charlotte at $8,398.
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Solar projects in Raleigh may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).