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Solar · Published 2026-08-30

Delaware vs Pennsylvania: Where Going Solar Costs Less

Solar in Delaware ($24,800) vs Pennsylvania ($24,800) — a 0% gap between neighbors, from July 2026 data.

Delaware and Pennsylvania share a border, but for a home solar installation the numbers diverge: Delaware averages $24,800 (rank #30 of 50) and Pennsylvania averages $24,800 (rank #37) — a 0% gap.

DelawarePennsylvania
8 kW system, installed$24,800$24,800
Cost per watt$3.10$3.10
Electricity rate13.8¢/kWh14.8¢/kWh
Peak sun hours/day4.44.4
Typical state incentive$1,000$1,000

Delaware in context

Delaware sits in the pricier half of the country at #30 of 50, averaging $24,800 — about 2% above the national average.

Pennsylvania in context

Pennsylvania sits in the pricier half of the country at #37 of 50, averaging $24,800 — about 2% above the national average.

Full local breakdowns: Delaware · Pennsylvania.

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