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$180/mo
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Est. Annual Savings
$1,555
10-Year Accumulated
$15,550
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Federal Tax Credit

30% of total install cost claimable on federal taxes.

02
State Incentives

Stacked rebates and SREC programs vary by ZIP code.

03
Net Metering

Sell back excess generation to the grid where supported.

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Roof Health Check

Pre-install inspection ensures 25+ year array compatibility.

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Lowest → top rated → highest system tier for every major US installer. 25-yr loan estimates at 6.99% APR. Verified 2026.

8 installers shown

SunPower

Premium monocrystalline panels · All 50 states via dealer network
Warranty
25-yr complete warranty
Maxeon 6 — 6 kW
6 kW · 13 panels
$22,800 · ~$161/mo
Starter
Maxeon 6 — 8 kW
8 kW · 17 panels
$29,600 · ~$209/mo
Best value
Maxeon 6 — 10 kW
10 kW · 21 panels
$36,000 · ~$254/mo
Most savings · highest efficiency
Maxeon 6 — 12 kW + Battery
12 kW + SunVault 13 kWh
$52,200 · ~$369/mo
Whole-home backup
  • 22.8% efficiency — highest in residential solar
  • 25-year complete-system warranty (panels, inverters, install)
  • Industry-leading 0.25%/yr degradation rate
  • Made in USA Maxeon cells

Best for: Premium buyers who want the most efficient, longest-warranted panels on the market and aren't shopping on lowest sticker price.

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Sunrun

#1 US residential solar installer · 22 states + DC + Puerto Rico
Warranty
20–25 yr lease / PPA / loan
BrightSave Lease 6 kW
6 kW · $0 down lease
~$95/mo lease
$0 down
BrightAdvantage Loan 8 kW
8 kW · 25-yr loan
$24,800 · ~$175/mo
Best value
BrightSave + Battery 10 kW
10 kW + 10 kWh battery
$34,500 · ~$244/mo
Most savings · backup included
Whole Home 12 kW + 2x Battery
12 kW + 20 kWh battery
$48,900 · ~$345/mo
Storm-proof
  • Largest US installer — 1M+ customers since 2007
  • True $0-down lease and PPA options widely available
  • Production guarantee — pay for shortfall if system underperforms
  • Roof penetrations warranted 10 years

Best for: Homeowners who want $0 out-of-pocket via lease or PPA, or buyers in a state where Sunrun's local crews dominate (CA, NJ, MA, AZ).

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Tesla Solar

Solar + Powerwall integration · 25 states (direct install)
Warranty
25-yr panel warranty · 10-yr Powerwall
Small 6.12 kW
6.12 kW
$15,300 · ~$108/mo
Lowest $/W in industry
Medium 8.16 kW
8.16 kW
$20,400 · ~$144/mo
Best value
Large 10.2 kW + Powerwall 3
10.2 kW + 13.5 kWh
$34,900 · ~$246/mo
Most savings · Powerwall 3
X-Large 12.24 kW + 2x Powerwall 3
12.24 kW + 27 kWh
$48,800 · ~$345/mo
Off-grid capable
  • Industry-low $2.50/W cash price for solar-only
  • Tightest solar + battery integration with Tesla app
  • Price match guarantee against any competing quote
  • Powerwall 3 — 11.5 kW continuous, 185A surge

Best for: Homeowners who want the cheapest $/W on the market AND best-in-class battery backup integrated with a Tesla EV ecosystem.

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Palmetto

Tech-first national installer · 26 states
Warranty
25-yr equipment & workmanship
Palmetto 6 kW
6 kW · 16 panels
$18,300 · ~$129/mo
Starter
Palmetto 8 kW
8 kW · 21 panels
$24,000 · ~$169/mo
Best value
Palmetto 10 kW + Protect
10 kW + monitoring plan
$29,500 · ~$208/mo
Most savings · 25-yr coverage
Palmetto 12 kW + Battery
12 kW + 13.5 kWh battery
$44,200 · ~$312/mo
Full backup
  • Palmetto Protect — 25-yr monitoring & repair plan included
  • Bifacial panel options available
  • BBB A+ rated, transparent online pricing
  • Production guarantee with reimbursement clause

Best for: Tech-savvy buyers who want online quotes, real-time monitoring, and a 25-year care plan bundled with the system.

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Momentum Solar

Vertically integrated installer · 12 states (East Coast, TX, FL, CA, AZ)
Warranty
25-yr panel · 10-yr workmanship
Momentum 6 kW
6 kW
$19,800 · ~$140/mo
Starter
Momentum 8 kW
8 kW
$25,600 · ~$181/mo
Best value
Momentum 10 kW
10 kW
$31,000 · ~$219/mo
Most savings · in-house crews
Momentum 12 kW + Enphase Battery
12 kW + 10 kWh
$45,700 · ~$323/mo
Backup-ready
  • In-house sales, design, install, and service (no subcontractors)
  • ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Partner
  • Custom roof-level engineering on every project
  • Live install tracking via Momentum app

Best for: Buyers who want a single accountable team from quote to maintenance, with no subcontractor handoffs.

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ADT Solar

National installer (ADT-backed) · 22 states
Warranty
25-yr workmanship + production
Essential 6 kW
6 kW
$20,400 · ~$144/mo
Starter
Essential 8 kW
8 kW
$26,400 · ~$186/mo
Best value
Essential 10 kW + Protect
10 kW + monitoring
$31,800 · ~$225/mo
Most savings · longest warranty
Essential 12 kW + Enphase 10
12 kW + 10 kWh
$46,300 · ~$327/mo
Full backup
  • Industry-best 25-year labor + production warranty
  • Power production guarantee with cash reimbursement
  • ADT brand — 150 years of home services experience
  • Free in-home quote and design

Best for: Risk-averse homeowners who prioritize the longest possible workmanship + production warranty backed by a national brand.

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Freedom Forever

$0-down lease / PPA specialist · 25+ states
Warranty
25-yr PPA / 20-yr lease / loan
Freedom Lease 6 kW
6 kW · $0 down
~$89/mo lease
$0 down
Freedom PPA 8 kW
8 kW · pay per kWh
~9¢/kWh produced
Best value PPA
Freedom Loan 10 kW
10 kW · 25-yr loan
$26,500 · ~$187/mo
Most savings · ownership
Freedom 12 kW + Battery
12 kW + battery
$41,000 · ~$290/mo
Whole-home
  • 25-year production guarantee on every lease/PPA
  • Free roof repairs covered during contract term
  • Most flexible financing options in the industry
  • Authorized installer for Tesla Powerwall and Enphase

Best for: Homeowners who don't want to buy the system or take on debt — true $0-down lease and PPA with locked rates.

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Trinity Solar

East Coast regional installer · 9 states (NJ, NY, PA, MA, CT, RI, MD, DE, NH)
Warranty
25-yr panel · 10-yr workmanship
Trinity 6 kW
6 kW
$19,200 · ~$136/mo
Starter
Trinity 8 kW
8 kW
$24,500 · ~$173/mo
Best value
Trinity 10 kW
10 kW
$30,200 · ~$213/mo
Most savings · #1 NJ installer
Trinity 12 kW + Battery
12 kW + battery
$44,500 · ~$314/mo
Storm backup
  • Largest privately-owned solar installer in US
  • #1 residential installer in NJ for 5+ years
  • Family-owned since 1994, no subcontractors
  • Free service calls for life of system

Best for: Northeast homeowners who want a long-tenured, family-owned regional crew over a national franchise model.

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System pricing reflects pre-incentive cash price for an average single-family home (south-facing roof, average sun hours). 30% federal tax credit not deducted. Monthly figures assume a 25-year fixed solar loan at 6.99% APR — actual rate depends on credit and lender. Lease/PPA pricing varies by ZIP and utility rate.

Recommendation guide

How our desk routes homeowners based on what they actually value.

Price-first

Lowest cost per watt

  1. 1
    Tesla Solar
    $2.50/W — cheapest premium system in US
  2. 2
    Palmetto
    Online-quote efficiency keeps install cost low
  3. 3
    Trinity Solar (NE only)
    Privately owned scale = sharper regional pricing
Lease / PPA

$0 down — no purchase

  1. 1
    Sunrun BrightSave
    Industry-leading $0-down lease, production guarantee
  2. 2
    Freedom Forever
    True PPA — pay only for kWh produced
  3. 3
    Tesla Solar (where available)
    Subscription pricing in select states
Long-haul

Best warranty + reliability

  1. 1
    SunPower
    25-year complete system warranty, 22.8% efficiency
  2. 2
    ADT Solar
    25-yr labor + production warranty + cash reimbursement
  3. 3
    Palmetto Protect
    25-yr monitoring & repair plan included

We go the extra mile to lock in the best price and negotiate the most reliable deal — so you save more, guaranteed.

What customers say

Real customers. Real outcomes.

ROI math actually checked out

"Three installers had pitched me. LeadSmith ran a real ROI against my SMUD bill — 7.2 year payback with the federal credit. We pulled the trigger."

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Robert H.
Sacramento, CA

No high-pressure sales

"I half-expected a 3-hour kitchen-table close. They just emailed me three installer quotes, side by side, and let me decide. Refreshing."

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Tasha B.
Houston, TX

Got the SRECs explained

"Nobody else mentioned solar renewable credits in my state. LeadSmith broke down the full incentive stack and pointed me to a local installer who handles the filing."

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Greg P.
Albuquerque, NM

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