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Home solar for U.S. homeowners
Your roof already gets the sunlight. Get the quotes.
Compare free, no-obligation solar quotes from up to four local installers. One short form, real offers, and you decide — or walk away.
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Free solar quote comparison
Two quick steps. Real quotes for your roof.
Tell us where your home is and roughly what you spend on power. We’ll match you with up to four solar companies that serve your area.
- Your details stay with a short listUp to four vetted solar companies — not an open marketplace.
- An installer reviews your roofOften using satellite imagery before any home visit.
- You compare written quotesPrice, equipment, warranties, and payment options side by side.
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How it works
From “is my roof any good?” to signed — on your terms.
Going solar is a big purchase. Sparka keeps the first step small: we introduce you to a short list of installers, and every decision after that is yours.
Installers study your roof
Using satellite imagery and your usage, they estimate how many panels fit and how much power they could produce.
Compare, then choose
Weigh price, equipment, warranties, and financing side by side. Pick the best fit — or none at all.
What goes on your home
Four parts. One quiet power plant.
A residential solar system has fewer moving parts than a dishwasher. Here’s what installers are actually quoting when they send you a price.
- 01
Solar panelsTurn daylight into DC electricity. Output depends on roof direction, tilt, and shade.
- 02
InverterConverts panel power into the AC electricity your home runs on.
- 03
Battery (optional)Stores extra power for evenings or outages. Adds cost, adds resilience.
- 04
Utility meterTracks what you draw and what you export back, where your utility credits it.
Costs & savings
The real cost of doing nothing.
Solar is priced once. Utility power is priced every month, and rates have a long habit of climbing. This chart shows what your current bill could add up to — the number solar is competing against.
- Your monthly bill$180
- Year 25 monthly bill*$365
- 25-year utility total*$78,750
Projected utility spend, by year$78,750
Adjust the meter above ↑Buy, finance, or lease
Three ways to pay. None of them wrong.
Ask every installer to quote more than one option. Seeing cash, loan, and lease side by side is the fastest way to understand what a “good deal” looks like for your home.
Cash purchase
You pay for the system upfront and keep everything it produces. Usually the lowest lifetime cost and the strongest boost to home value.
- Upfront cost
- Highest
- Long-term return
- Highest
- Who maintains it
- You
Solar loan
Finance the system and pay it off over time — often a monthly payment close to what you spend on power today.
- Upfront cost
- Low to none
- Long-term return
- Strong
- Who maintains it
- You
Lease or PPA
A company owns the panels on your roof; you pay a fixed monthly fee or a set rate per kWh. Simple, with maintenance included.
- Upfront cost
- Usually none
- Long-term return
- Moderate
- Who maintains it
- The owner
Incentives & rebates
What may lower your price in 2026.
Incentives are local. What’s available in Arizona looks nothing like New Jersey — which is another reason to get quotes from installers who work in your area.
Net metering & export credits
Many utilities credit you for excess power your panels send to the grid. The value of those credits varies widely by utility and has a big effect on payback.
State & local rebates
Some states, cities, and utilities offer upfront rebates or performance payments for new systems or batteries.
Property & sales tax exemptions
A number of states exempt solar equipment from sales tax or keep the added home value off your property tax bill.
Solar renewable energy credits
In certain markets, the environmental value of the power you generate can be sold, creating a small ongoing income stream.
A note on the federal tax credit. The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for homeowner-owned systems installed after December 31, 2025. Some lease and PPA offers may still reflect business tax credits claimed by the system owner. Ask each installer how today’s rules affect your quote, and confirm tax questions with a qualified professional.
Questions, answered
Home solar FAQ
Straight answers to what homeowners ask before they request a quote.
How much do solar panels cost for a home?
Installers usually price residential solar per watt of capacity. A typical U.S. home system of roughly 6–8 kilowatts is often quoted in the mid five figures before any incentives, but the real number depends on local labor costs, equipment, roof work, permitting, and your utility.
That spread is exactly why comparing several written quotes matters — two installers can price the same roof very differently.
Is there still a federal tax credit for home solar?
Congress ended the 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit for homeowner-owned systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. Some leases and power purchase agreements are structured so the system owner — the installer or its financing partner — may still use business credits, which can show up in the price you are offered.
Rules change, so ask each installer how current law affects their quote, and confirm anything tax-related with a qualified tax professional.
Will solar panels eliminate my electric bill?
Most homes reduce their bill rather than erase it. How much depends on your system size, roof orientation and shading, your utility’s rate plan, fixed monthly connection charges, and whether your utility offers net metering or a similar export credit.
Should I buy, finance, or lease solar panels?
Paying cash usually delivers the largest long-term return. A solar loan lets you own the system with little or nothing upfront. A lease or power purchase agreement (PPA) typically needs no upfront cost and includes maintenance, but you don’t own the equipment. The right choice depends on your budget, tax situation, and how long you plan to stay in the home.
How long do home solar panels last?
Quality panels commonly carry 25-year performance warranties and often keep producing well beyond that at gradually lower output. Inverters generally need replacement sooner, often somewhere in the 10–15 year range, unless microinverters or extended warranties are used.
Does my roof need to be replaced before going solar?
If your roof has only a few years of life left, many installers recommend replacing it first — removing and reinstalling panels later adds cost. A good installer will inspect the roof and tell you honestly before you sign anything.
Do solar panels still work on cloudy days or in cold climates?
Yes. Panels produce less under heavy cloud, but they respond to daylight, not heat, and actually run more efficiently in cool temperatures. Annual production estimates already account for your local weather.
What happens after I submit my information?
Up to four independent solar companies may contact you to review your home and prepare quotes. There is no cost and no obligation to buy. You can ask to stop being contacted at any time, and you can compare offers side by side before deciding anything.
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