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Solar Wave installs home solar in Denver and along the Front Range for about $2.70–$3.50 per watt — $24,800 for a typical 8 kW system before incentives, or $18,352 with the standard 26% prepaid-lease discount. Flat-rate pricing, no sales commissions.
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How much does solar cost in Colorado?
| System Size | Before Incentives | Propel Discount 26% | Net After Propel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4kW | $14,000 | −$3,640 | $10,360 |
| 5kW | $17,000 | −$4,420 | $12,580 |
| 6kW | $19,800 | −$5,148 | $14,652 |
| 7kW | $22,400 | −$5,824 | $16,576 |
| 8kW | $24,800 | −$6,448 | $18,352 |
| 9kW | $27,000 | −$7,020 | $19,980 |
| 10kW | $29,000 | −$7,540 | $21,460 |
| 11kW | $30,800 | −$8,008 | $22,792 |
| 12kW | $32,400 | −$8,424 | $23,976 |
| 13kW | $35,100 | −$9,126 | $25,974 |
| 14+kW | Priced Per Project | ||
*Standard Propel discount is for non-energy communities. If your home falls in an energy community, your discount can be up to 36%.
Pricing is based on a system with top-tier 25-year solar panels and 25-year Enphase microinverters. Final pricing may vary slightly by project. Discounted equipment is available, ask us for more details.
Solar pricing variables
Each solar project is unique and pricing can vary slightly. A few optional upgrades and additional expenses that could affect your final price:
- Solar panel options
- Critter guard
- Electrical upgrades
- Roof types
- And more
We'll walk you through your optional upgrades and any additional costs your project may need when you start a proposal with us.
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What size system does your home need?
Enter your average monthly electric bill — or your usage in kWh if you have it from a bill — and we'll estimate the system size and price, straight from the pricing table above. It's a starting point; your free custom design fine-tunes it.
$180/mo
$60$500+
Based on Colorado sun & a ~$0.15/kWh utility rate
Estimated usage
1,200 kWh/mo
Recommended size
10 kW
Approx. panels
24
Estimated system price before incentives
$29,000
Propel discount (26%)−$7,540
Net cost after Propel$21,460
*Standard Propel discount is for non-energy communities. If your home falls in an energy community, your discount can be up to 36%.
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Includes premium 25-year panels & Enphase microinverters.
Estimates are for illustration only and assume a standard roof with good sun exposure. Your actual system size and price depend on your roof, shading, utility, and goals — all confirmed in your free custom design.
Battery backup
How much does a home battery cost?
Pair your solar project with a properly sized battery backup system to have power when you need it most. Solar Wave offers battery systems from Enphase, Tesla, Franklin and more.
| Product | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Enphase 5P Battery System10 kWh capacity · 7.68 kW / 32A output | Starting at$16,500 |
| Enphase 10C Battery10 kWh capacity · 7.08 kW / 29A output | Starting at$15,500 |
| Tesla Powerwall 313.5 kWh capacity · 11.5 kW / 48A output | Starting at$15,500 |
| Franklin aPower 215 kWh capacity · 10 kW / 42A output | Starting at$17,000 |
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26–36%
Propel Prepaid Lease
Our newest financing product applies federal incentives upfront to cut your project cost — with automatic ownership after Year 5. No dealer fees, no balloon payment.
Good to know
Solar pricing questions.
Solar Wave's flat-rate pricing runs from $14,000 for a 4 kW system to $35,100 for a 13 kW system, installed and before incentives — about $2.70 to $3.50 per watt. A typical 8 kW home system is $24,800. Larger systems are priced per project.
Not for systems homeowners buy outright. The 30% residential credit (Section 25D) ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025. A Propel prepaid lease still passes federal incentive value to you as a 26% upfront discount, or up to 36% in a federally designated energy community — an 8 kW system drops from $24,800 to $18,352 at 26%.
A Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh) or Enphase 10C (10 kWh) installed by Solar Wave starts at $15,500. An Enphase 5P battery system is $16,500 and a Franklin aPower 2 (15 kWh) is $17,000. Xcel's Renewable Battery Connect pays $250 per kW of discharge power, up to $5,000.
System size sets the base price. Panel options, critter guard, electrical upgrades, and roof type can adjust it. Your proposal lists every line item, with no sales commissions built in.
Yes. Solar Wave offers financing options with $0 down, and a prepaid lease if you'd rather pay once at a discount. We'll show each option side by side in your proposal.
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