ElectrifyCost

Solar PV · Ohio

Solar Panel Cost in Ohio (2026)

Planning-range installed cost for residential solar PV in Ohio, adjusted for state labor multipliers and PVWatts production yield. 25D federal credit expired 2025-12-31; state and utility programs still apply.

Mid installed cost · 7 kW system · Ohio

$23,100

Range $17,500–$31,500 gross

Cost basics

Mid $/W
$3.30
Range $/W
$2.50–$4.50
State labor multiplier
1.00×
PV specific yield
1250 kWh/kW/yr

Production & payback

7 kW annual production
8,750 kWh
Local electricity rate
$0.16/kWh
Annual bill displaced
$1,435/yr
Simple payback (mid)
16.1 yr

25D federal credit (30%) expired 2025-12-31. State and utility programs may shorten payback. Net-metering successor tariff (NEM 3.0 in CA, similar in HI, AZ, NY) reduces export value.

Run the full solar calculator →

Other states