WattBuy’s Guide to

Solar Energy in
Missouri

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The State of Solar in Missouri

Here are a few numbers showing how popular solar energy is in Missouri and how much solar energy potential there is on average.

2,863

Houses with solar panels

(circa 2019)*

1,034 kWh

Average monthly energy use per household

10 kW

Average system size

1,074 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

How much does solar cost in Missouri?

Average solar panel installation

$24,216

Federal Incentives

$7,265

Total

$16,951

Average monthly bill without solar

$114

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

13 years
Tax Credits Available

Free money (kind of)

The Inflation Reduction Act has made it easier and more affordable than ever to go solar, thanks to a 30% federal tax credit. This means that for every $10,000 you spend on solar panels, you can deduct $3,000 from your federal taxes.

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Missouri can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Solar Incentives in Missouri

Columbia Water & Light - Solar RebatesSee Details
Local Option - Clean Energy Development BoardsSee Details
Set the PACE St. LouisSee Details
Columbia Water & Light - Solar Energy LoansSee Details
Empire District Electric - Solar PV RebatesSee Details
Evergy Solar Rebate ProgramSee Details

The Solar Process

Getting solar panels may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you can expect.

1

Understand your energy needs

Take a closer look at your energy usage to determine how much solar power you'll require.

2

Get quotes and choose an installer

Reach out to multiple solar companies to gather quotes and select the one that best fits your needs and budget.

3

Design the system

Work with your chosen installer to design a solar system customized to your specific requirements and goals.

4

Obtain the necessary permit

Take care of the paperwork and permits required by local authorities before installing your solar panels.

This takes 11 days on average.

5

Install solar panels

Let the professionals handle the installation of your solar panels and related equipment.

This takes 9 days on average.

6

Inspection time

Have your newly installed solar system inspected to ensure it meets safety and quality standards.

This takes 4 days on average.

7

Lights on!

Connect your solar system to the electrical grid and start generating clean, renewable energy for your home or business.

This takes 7 days on average.

Solar Installers in Missouri

Shine Solar

www.shinesolar.com/service-area

Coverage

AR, MO, OK, TX

Good Energy Solutions

goodenergysolutions.com

Coverage

KS, MO

Palmetto Solar

palmetto.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA

Astrawatt Solar

www.astrawatt.solar

Coverage

FL, KS, MO, NY, OK, TN, TX

GRNE Solar

www.grnesolar.com/residentialsolar

Coverage

CO, IA, IL, IN, MI, MO, NE, NY, OH, WI

Tesla

tesla.com

Coverage

Nationwide

ADT Solar

www.adt.com/solar

Coverage

AK, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA

Titan Solar Power

titansolarpower.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA

EFS Energy

efsenergy.com

Coverage

IL, MO

Learn About Solar in These Missouri Cities

AfftonAirport DriveArnoldAvondaleBaldwin ParkBallwinBattlefieldBel-NorBel-RidgeBella VillaBellefontaine NeighborsBelleriveBeltonBerkeleyBeverly HillsBirminghamBlack JackBlue SpringsBransonBreckenridge HillsBrentwoodBridgetonBrooklyn HeightsCalverton ParkCape GirardeauCarl JunctionCarsonvilleCartervilleCarthageCastle PointChampCharlackChesterfieldClarkson ValleyClaycomoClaytonCliff VillageColumbiaConcordCool ValleyCosbyCottlevilleCountry ClubCountry Club HillsCountry Life AcresCrestwoodCreve CoeurCrystal Lake ParkDardenne PrairieDefianceDellwoodDennis AcresDes PeresDuenwegDuquesneEarth CityEdmundsonEllisvilleFentonFergusonFerrelviewFidelityFlordell HillsFlorissantFremont HillsFrontenacGladstoneGlasgow VillageGlen Echo ParkGlenaireGlendaleGrain ValleyGrand Falls PlazaGrandviewGrantwood VillageGreen ParkGreendaleGreenwoodHanley HillsHazelwoodHigh RidgeHillsdaleHollisterHolts SummitHouston LakeHuntleighIndependenceJefferson CityJenningsJoplinJosephvilleKCMOKinlochKirkwoodLadueLake LotawanaLake Saint LouisLake TapawingoLake WaukomisLake WinnebagoLakeshireLeawoodLee's SummitLemayLibertyLoch LloydLoma LindaMackenzieManchesterMaplewoodMarlboroughMaryland HeightsMehlvilleMoline AcresMurphyNixaNormandyNorth Kansas CityNorthmoorNorthwoodsNorwood CourtO'FallonOaklandOaksOakviewOakvilleOakwoodOakwood ParkOld JamestownOlivetteOronogoOverlandOzarkPagedaleParkdaleParkvillePasadena HillsPasadena ParkPierpontPine LawnPlatte WoodsPleasant HillPleasant ValleyPoint LookoutRandolphRaymoreRaytownRedings MillRepublicRichmond HeightsRidgedaleRiversideRiverviewRock HillSaginawSaint AnnSaint CharlesSaint JohnSaint JosephSaint PaulSappingtonScott CityShoal Creek DriveShrewsburySilver CreekSpanish LakeSpringfieldSt. LouisSt. PetersStraffordSugar CreekSunset HillsSycamore HillsTaosTown and CountryTwin OaksUnity VillageUniversity CityUplands ParkValley ParkVelda CityVelda Village HillsVinita ParkWardsvilleWarson WoodsWeatherby LakeWebb CityWebster GrovesWeldon SpringWeldon Spring HeightsWellstonWentzvilleWest AltonWestwoodWilbur ParkWildwoodWillardWinchesterWoodson Terrace

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