The Price of Adding Solar Power in a House

Solar Shingles

• According to an October 2010 article in the "IndyStar," the average cost of adding solar shingles to a home is $15,000--$20,000 depending on the size of the house. There are multiple factors requiring consideration in a solar shingle installation estimate, and solutions are customized to meet individual needs and budgets.

Solar Heating

• According to the U.S. Department of Energy, active solar heating systems range from $30 to $80 per square foot for an entire system. The total cost varies and is influenced by the amount of exposure a home has to the sun, as well as the orientation of the house.

Considerations

• Tax credits are available from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to homeowners who install solar solutions in 2010. The guideline is 30 percent of the total cost, up to $50,000. Tax credits can defray the initial expense of solar power installation systems.