U.S. residential solar prices rise 3.2% after federal tax credit expires

Installation costs climbed in the first half of 2026 as the residential solar investment tax credit lapsed, prompting a shift toward third-party ownership financing models.

First covered Oct 23, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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18d PV Magazine U.S. residential solar prices rise 3.2% as third-party ownership gains ground — Residential solar prices climbed 3.2% in the first half of 2026 as installers adjusted to the expiration of the federal residential solar tax credit.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-24 (#1) · 2026-10-25 (#3) · 2026-10-26 (#4)

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