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How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Tennessee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are a Tennessean (Tennessee-ite? Tennessissian? Tenny-Tenny?), I have some exciting news for you about solar power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before I talk about the various solar companies, let me say that the state of Tennessee currently has some of the cheapest rates<\/strong> in the U.S. on solar panels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar panels are typically priced by the watt, and your average commercial solar panels come in 250 watt increments. The average price for solar panels in Tennessee is something between $2.45 and $2.55 per watt- A very low price compared to many states in the U.S. Your average home requires something like 20-28 250 watt solar panels to be fully energy efficient, so before any kind of rebates, incentives, tax breaks, etc (of which there are plenty), you\u2019re looking at something between $12,000 and $19,000. But remember, there\u2019s lot of stuff out there that can offset much of that cost.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tennessee Solar Companies, Reviewed: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of companies in the state, but most are predictably clustered around your four biggest cities- Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville, respectively. So if you live in a more rural area- say, the apparent no-man\u2019s-land between Nashville and Memphis, for example- you may struggle to find a company within shouting distance. That doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s impossible though, and in this article I will try to examine some companies from different parts of the state.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Company: Dr. Solar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 334 W Olive Ave Memphis, TN 38106-3908<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years in Business: 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website:  http:\/\/www.westerntnsolar.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviews: Literally none<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Business Quote: We are currently offering a 2Kw system for $12,500.00 installed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Good:  \u2026 This business appears to have existed at one point<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bad: \u2026 That\u2019s the best thing I can say about them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary: So I went west to Memphis for our first company, and I started not to review this company because I couldn\u2019t find anything to say about them- I can\u2019t find a single review, and very little evidence to suggest they exist at all outside of their own website. They do appear in the BBB registry but are not accredited. Their website has no logo and looks like it was designed by me in 2004 when I should have been paying attention in some college class. It seems almost entirely focused on how much money you could be making off your home solar power system and points out that they can install a 2kw system for 12,500. Now I don\u2019t claim to be the solar expert here, but I know for a fact from writing these reviews that $12,500 is closer to the price you should pay for a 5 or even 6 KW system in a lot of places. So the Solar Doctor, mysterious as he is, may or may not even exist. And that could be a good thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Company: Lightwave Solar <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 3026 Owen Dr Ste 104, Antioch, TN 37013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years in Business: 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website:  https:\/\/lightwavesolar.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviews: 3 \/ 5 Yelp (2 reviews), 1 \/ 5 Merchantcircle (1 review), 4.8 \/ 5 Birdseye (60 reviews), 4 \/ 5 Facebook (11 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Business Quote:  Solar power solutions have a positive impact on your bottom line, and the environment. So whether you need help servicing your solar panels, or are looking for a complete solar installation, call us today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Good: Great website, lots of good reviews (a few imperfect ones), a map on their website showing where they\u2019ve operated<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bad: Not BBB Accredited<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary: Lightwave solar looks like a great company to deal with. The few bad reviews I\u2019ve seen are far outweighed by the positives, and the company looks ready and willing to go wherever necessary to install or service solar panels. The map on their website shows projects they\u2019ve done as far east as Virginia, south into Alabama, west almost to Oklahoma and north into Kentucky. So I would guess they\u2019d be willing to come to any part of Tennessee to get the job done for you. So no matter where you are in Tennessee, check these guys out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Company: GES Solar (Aka: Green Earth Solar)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 9111 Cross Park Dr Ste E-120, Knoxville, TN 37923<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years in Business: ??<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website:  gessolar.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviews: 4.2 \/ 5 Solar Reviews (6 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Quote: At GES Solar, we are 100% focused on the design, sales, and installation of solar (PV) electric systems that provide clean, affordable, and renewable energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Good: Nice website, lot of information provided, the few reviews I found are mostly good<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bad: Not a ton of web presence, hard to find out much about them outside of their own website<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary: According to their own website, GES Solar is  \u201cthe premier solar energy company and one of the oldest firms in the Southeast specializing in solar (PV) electric systems\u201d. Which is great and all, but I can\u2019t find a lot of corroborating evidence for that on the internet. Nevertheless, their website says all the right things, has some nice customer testimonials and pictures of the company\u2019s work. I can\u2019t find them on the Better Business Bureau website, but I don\u2019t see many complaints about them anywhere on the internet (or anything at all really), so chances are they are fairly reputable. Overall, I just can\u2019t find a lot of information about this company outside of their own website, but they look promising, so definitely check them out if you\u2019re going solar anywhere near Knoxville. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Company: Total Quality Environmental<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 1232 Coffelt Rd, Hixson, TN 37343<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years in Business: 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website:  https:\/\/tqeonline.net\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviews: 5 \/ 5 Facebook (2 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Business Quote: We started Total Quality Environmental to provide the South East with the most advanced renewable energy products partnered with cost-saving solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Good: There isn\u2019t a lot out there about these folks as far as reviews or anything else, but the little bit there is is good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bad: Scanty information on their website, very little info about them outside their own website, not BBB accredited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary: Sort of a mystery company, from what I can gather from their website I think they do solar panel installation. The website doesn\u2019t offer a whole lot of details about what they do, but judging from the little bit that is there I\u2019m pretty sure they do that job at least. Like I said, the little bit of information about them that is out there on the internet is all positive, so this might be a company worth looking into if you\u2019re in the Chatanooga area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the benefits of going solar?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So what\u2019s in it for me? Great question. And as it turns out, quite a lot, more than a lot of other states offer. So here\u2019s just a few of the reasons to go solar in Tennessee: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Tennessee Valley Authority: The TVA and its affiliate utilities have a power generation incentive for residential and commercial buildings that install renewable energy systems (solar panels, wind power, hydroelectric power, biomass). This incentive and the amount you are eligible to receive is dependent on the kind of system. Since we\u2019re focused on solar panels, we\u2019ll point out that customers receive a rate of $0.12 per kilowatt hour, while all others receive only $0.03 \/ kWh. So how much does that work out to? In an average 30 day month you can expect a 250 watt solar panel to produce about 45 kilowatt hours. 20 of those panels will produce around 900 kilowatt hours per month, meaning at 12 cents per, you can expect an incentive of about $108!! Not only that, but new members to the program get a $1,000 bonus for joining. So just off this alone, with nothing else, you can expect a return of over $30,000 over the lifetime of your system- your system that, if you remember, only cost something like $15,000 to install. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    • State Sales Tax Exemption: All solar equipment and solar installation is exempt from sales taxes in the state of Tennessee. When you\u2019re dealing with a cost of $12-19,000 dollars, you\u2019re talking about pretty big savings, on the order of as much as $1,600. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      • Tennessee Performance Based Incentives- Like many other states, Tennessee offers PBIs based on the metered output of your solar or other renewable power system. The energy your system produces is credited as \u201csolar energy credits\u201d (SRECs) that will apply as credits to your future electric bills. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n