Solar Panel Cost Calculator Lincoln, NE
See what a solar system costs installed in Lincoln, sized from your power bill. Free, instant, no sign-up.
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Weddle and Sons Roofing of Lincoln
4.8 · 44 reviews · Free quote
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J-Tech Solar
4.4 · 7 reviews · Free quote
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Panhandle Solar
2.8 · 4 reviews · Free quote
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An estimate, not a quote. Based on $2.46–$3.33 per watt installed in Nebraska and 1,423 kWh per kW a year in Nebraska. Installers confirm the final price after a roof check.
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Weddle and Sons Roofing of Lincoln
Weddle and Sons Roofing is a family-owned business recognized as Lincoln’s first certified Tesla Solar Roof installer since 2020. They handle residential and commercial roofing, roof repairs, gutters, skylights, and exterior maintenance, often providing free inspections and insurance assistance. Customers appreciate their knowledgeable team and clear communication, though some note occasional… more...
Weddle and Sons Roofing is a family-owned business recognized as Lincoln’s first certified Tesla Solar Roof installer since 2020. They handle residential and commercial roofing, roof repairs, gutters, skylights, and exterior maintenance, often providing free inspections and insurance assistance. Customers appreciate their knowledgeable team and clear communication, though some note occasional issues with order accuracy and subcontractor use.
J-Tech Solar
J-Tech Solar offers quick and straightforward solar panel installations with upfront communication and support through tax credit paperwork. Their team handles everything from estimates to installation, often praised for professionalism and efficiency. Some customers have experienced delays with city approvals and follow-up communication during activation.
Panhandle Solar
You can now stop worrying about high electricity bills with over 10 years of experience! Are you willing to drive to the region to install solar panels in your house, ranch, farm, or business? Panhandle Solar solar panels can withstand even the most severe storms. Panhandle Solar provides a complimentary consultation. We are with you throughout the process, starting from the sale to the… more...
You can now stop worrying about high electricity bills with over 10 years of experience! Are you willing to drive to the region to install solar panels in your house, ranch, farm, or business? Panhandle Solar solar panels can withstand even the most severe storms. Panhandle Solar provides a complimentary consultation. We are with you throughout the process, starting from the sale to the installation.
How this Lincoln solar cost calculator works
This calculator sizes a solar system from your electricity use. Your monthly bill, divided by the average Nebraska electricity price, gives your yearly use; Nebraska's sunshine (1,423 kWh per kW of panels a year) then gives the system size that covers it, adjusted for roof direction and shade. The installed price is that size multiplied by the price per watt homeowners in Nebraska pay installers. Payback compares that price with what the panels save at Nebraska power prices, assuming prices rise 3% a year.
Nebraska numbers this calculator uses
- Installed price
- $2.46–$3.33 per watt in Nebraska (typical $2.90), before rebates. A typical 6 kW home system costs $14,800–$20,000.
- Sunshine
- 1,423 kWh of electricity per kW of panels a year in Nebraska.
- Electricity price
- About 12.9¢ per kWh, the average residential price in Nebraska.
- Selling power back
- Power you send to the grid earns less than the price you pay for it (net billing or avoided-cost credits), so using your solar power at home is worth more.
- Rebates and tax credits
- The 30% federal tax credit for buying solar ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025. Leases and power purchase agreements can still carry a federal credit through the installer for systems in service by the end of 2027.
An estimate, not a quote. Roof size and pitch, shading, equipment, permits and the installer all change the final price; installers confirm it after a site visit. Sources: EnergySage state installed-cost data (2026), NREL PVWatts, U.S. Energy Information Administration residential prices (2026), state program pages.