Solar roof system cost

We spoke to our SunStyle solar designers to get a sense of what generally affects the cost of your solar roof. A primary cost determinant for your system is size, a metric that refers to how many kilowatts (kW) a system can produce. For every customer, there is an ideal balance between system size and cost.

For example, Tesla Solar Roof costs around $75,000 for a complex design. However, if you have a smaller home or want to install only a few integrated solar shingles, you might be able to finish your project for as little as $15,000, with all fees included. A solar roof can save you money on your energy bills, so you recoup the cost in the long run.

Solar panel installation costs $10,000 to $30,000 on average before tax credits or incentives. Traditional solar panels cost less than solar shingles but are more efficient and produce more wattage. *Including asphalt shingle roof replacement.

Solar roof price is highly variable because certain features drive up the cost just as others drive cost down. We spoke to our SunStyle solar designers to get a sense of what generally affects the cost of your solar roof. A primary cost determinant for your system is size, a metric that refers to how many kilowatts (kW) a system can produce.

A solar roof, also known as a “photovoltaic roof” or “solar panel roof,” is a type of roofing system that is designed to generate electricity from the sun's energy. It typically consists of solar tiles or solar shingles that are integrated into the roofing material.

Based on Tesla's pricing and production estimates, by the end of the Solar Roof's 25-year lifetime, the system will have only generated enough electric bill savings to cover about one-third of its total cost. Solar panels generate enough electricity to pay for themselves after about 12 years, providing another decade of free energy.