US Residential Solar Prices Rise 3% as Market Adjusts to Tax Credit Expiry
Median solar prices rose to $2.57 per watt in the first half of 2026
October 6, 2026
Follow Mercom India on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean energy news and insights
Rising utility rates strengthened the case for U.S. residential solar, while prepaid third-party ownership (TPO) financing improved affordability for price-sensitive customers after the federal residential solar tax credit expired at the end of 2025, according to EnergySage’s 23rd Home Electrification Marketplace Report.
