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How Much Does Solar Paneling Cost in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Solar Paneling: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.

Solar Paneling in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania typically costs $1,019 to $1,529 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Solar Paneling in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$1,019 – $1,529

each

Prices in Philadelphia are 4.0% higher than the national average for solar paneling.

National average: $1,000 – $1,500 each

Cost Breakdown in Philadelphia

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$437 – $655each
Laborlabor$389 – $583each
Supplies & Othersupplies$116 – $175each
Equipment & Disposalequipment$78 – $116each
Prices adjusted for Philadelphia local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($450.00-$675.00 per unit)
  • Labor ($350.00-$525.00 per unit)
  • Supplies & Other ($120.00-$180.00 per unit)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($80.00-$120.00 per unit)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs11.0% above avg

Labor costs in Philadelphia run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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