Solar Panel Cost Calculator Columbus, OH
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Blue Raven Solar
4.3 · 105 reviews · Free quote
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BC Solar
5.0 · 8 reviews · Free quote
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Lifetime Quality Solar Columbus
4.4 · 7 reviews · Free quote
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An estimate, not a quote. Based on $2.20–$2.98 per watt installed in Ohio and 1,296 kWh per kW a year in Ohio. Installers confirm the final price after a roof check.
Top-rated solar panel companies in Columbus
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Blue Raven Solar
Known for handling all permitting and installation steps, Blue Raven Solar offers residential solar panel systems designed to reduce energy costs and carbon footprints. Customers appreciate the professionalism and friendliness of the installation crews, though some note challenges with communication and follow-up service after installation.
BC Solar
BC Solar specializes in designing and installing solar and battery systems that help homeowners reduce reliance on fossil fuels while providing backup power during outages. Their team handles everything from initial consultation to installation, with customers appreciating clear communication and reliable service, though some note the permitting and inspection process can take time.
Lifetime Quality Solar Columbus
Lifetime Quality Solar holds BBB certification and offers lifetime assurance on their solar roofing projects. Their certified team works with both homeowners and businesses throughout Central Ohio, focusing on installing efficient solar systems designed to reduce electric bills. Customers appreciate their clear communication and professionalism, though some have noted occasional delays with… more...
Lifetime Quality Solar holds BBB certification and offers lifetime assurance on their solar roofing projects. Their certified team works with both homeowners and businesses throughout Central Ohio, focusing on installing efficient solar systems designed to reduce electric bills. Customers appreciate their clear communication and professionalism, though some have noted occasional delays with inspections and activation.
Latest reviews of Columbus Solar Panel Companies
Written on TrustAnalytica by clients of the businesses in this list-
It is too early to review our panels as it has only been 1 mo; however, I highly recommend our sales rep, Karion Harman. He was always responsive to any concern or question we had. He is extremely knowledgeable even down to the technical level! Truly a great experience working with him!
About Blue Raven Solar -
I have been very disappointed on how things have been handled. I feel like I am doing all the reaching out but not getting responses or very little feed back. As another said, we have a large home and needed a lot of panels to supply our needs but I could never get a proposal of what Blue Raven coul…
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How this Columbus solar cost calculator works
This calculator sizes a solar system from your electricity use. Your monthly bill, divided by the average Ohio electricity price, gives your yearly use; Ohio's sunshine (1,296 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 Ohio pay installers. Payback compares that price with what the panels save at Ohio power prices, assuming prices rise 3% a year.
Ohio numbers this calculator uses
- Installed price
- $2.20–$2.98 per watt in Ohio (typical $2.59), before rebates. A typical 6 kW home system costs $13,200–$17,900.
- Sunshine
- 1,296 kWh of electricity per kW of panels a year in Ohio.
- Electricity price
- About 18.7¢ per kWh, the average residential price in Ohio.
- 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.