What are the cheapest solar panels?

Many of the EnergySage Buyer's Guide's most affordable solar panel brands also produce some of the best solar panels. Here are our top picks for the best cheap solar panels based on the average cost per watt and performance. At just $2.36 per watt, AXITEC offers the cheapest solar panels per watt on our list.

Which solar panel brand is best?

Trina Solar: Vertex S TSM-NEO9RC.05 Why we chose them: Trina Solar is another affordable solar panel brand that has consistently cranked out high-performing solar technology. Trina also appears on our Top Solar Panel Brands list for 2025.

What are the best low-cost solar panels?

Canadian Solar has the best selection of cheap solar panels of any manufacturer on this list. Here’s a quick look at some of its more attractive low-cost panels. TOPHiKu6: The TOPHiKu6 panels have the second-highest efficiency rating of Canadian Solar’s panel options. These are all black, but they do have visible grid lines.

What are the best residential solar panels?

Here’s a quick look at the two residential solar panel options Qcells offers to residential customers: Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G10: This is the most affordable solar panel Qcells makes. It comes with an efficiency rating of 20.6% and costs about $2.60 per watt, on average.

What should you look for when buying cheap solar panels?

Here are the four main things to look for when shopping for cheap solar panels: Cost per watt: It’s easy to get distracted by the total price of a solar system, but the number you should focus on is the cost per watt.

How much does it cost to install solar panels?

Here are some key takeaways from our pricing data: Installing solar panels in the United States will cost about $22,022. Other home electrical upgrades, such as a solar battery or an EV charger, will also increase your overall cost. You can save about $42,000 over 25 years by installing solar.