Pricing
Solar systems are unique to your roof, electrical panel, and energy use — so we don't lock you into a flat online quote. The ranges below show typical Northern Virginia pricing for Solstice solar panels, Solstice solar shingles, and the battery/inverter add-ons that turn a grid-tied system into outage-ready backup.
Pricing verified April 27, 2026
Jump to pricing FAQ ↓$12,000 - $21,000
4-6 kW · bill under $150/mo
$19,500 - $32,500
7-10 kW · bill $150-$300/mo
$27,500 - $45,000
11-15 kW · bill $300+/mo · EV charging
Smaller homes, modest energy bills (under $150/mo), partial offset
Most NoVA single-family homes — full or near-full offset on average bills
Larger homes, EV charging, or high-bill households ($300+/mo)
$36,000 - $55,000
4-6 kW · roof+solar combined · bill under $150/mo
$55,000 - $85,000
7-10 kW · roof+solar combined · bill $150-$300/mo
$80,500 - $115,000
11-15 kW · roof+solar combined · bill $300+/mo · EV
Replacing the roof anyway — integrated solar shingles instead of rack-mounted panels
Most NoVA single-family homes — full or near-full offset with a new roof at the same time
Larger homes pairing a roof replacement with whole-home solar generation
Hybrid Inverter Upgrade (Off-Grid Capable)
$2,500 - $5,000
Add-on · enables daytime backup without a battery
Included in Better and Best calculator tiers
Daytime backup during grid outages without committing to a battery
Battery Storage — 10 kWh
10-15 years
$12,000 - $18,000
Single battery (Powerwall, FranklinWH, etc.)
Essentials backup — fridge, lights, internet, key outlets
Single-outage stretches and essential-circuit independence
Battery Storage — 20 kWh
10-15 years
$20,000 - $36,000
Two-battery configuration
Most-of-home backup, multi-day outage coverage
Most-of-home backup, multi-day outage coverage, time-of-use arbitrage
Additional Battery Capacity
Custom quote
Whole-home, EV-ready, or multi-day off-grid
Configurations beyond 20 kWh — quoted in consultation
Whole-home backup, EV charging, multi-day off-grid use
Smart Electrical Panel Upgrade
$5,000 - $15,000
200A or 400A service · whole-home load management
Included in Better and Best calculator tiers
Required for many older homes; also unlocks EV charging and heat-pump add-ons
4-6 kW · bill under $150/mo
7-10 kW · bill $150-$300/mo
11-15 kW · bill $300+/mo · EV charging
4-6 kW · roof+solar combined · bill under $150/mo
7-10 kW · roof+solar combined · bill $150-$300/mo
11-15 kW · roof+solar combined · bill $300+/mo · EV
Add-on · enables daytime backup without a battery
Single battery (Powerwall, FranklinWH, etc.)
Two-battery configuration
Whole-home, EV-ready, or multi-day off-grid
200A or 400A service · whole-home load management
* All prices are total system prices for a typical south-facing NoVA roof with minimal shading. No federal tax-credit math applied. Battery storage, hybrid inverter, and electrical-panel upgrades are itemized below in the Add-Ons section.
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Rack-mounted Solstice solar panels are the most cost-efficient way to add generation. Solstice solar shingles integrate solar into the roof itself — best when you're replacing the roof anyway.
Larger systems cost more in absolute dollars but the per-Watt cost drops as you scale up. Sized to offset 80-100% of your annual bill in most cases.
South-facing unshaded roofs produce the most kWh per panel or shingle. East/west cuts production ~15-20%; heavy shading can drop a system's value to nearly zero.
Optional. A 10 kWh battery covers essentials backup; 20 kWh handles most of the home; bigger banks cover whole-home + EV. None of these are required for solar to work — they're for outage protection and rate arbitrage.
Without a hybrid inverter, a grid-tied solar system shuts off when the grid goes down. The hybrid inverter upgrade enables daytime backup even without a battery; paired with a battery, it provides full outage coverage.
Many older homes need a smart panel upgrade to support solar plus EV charging or heat pumps. We size the panel to your future load, not just today's.
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