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Solar Panel Cost in Indiana

Average costs, savings, and incentives for solar installations across Indiana.

$2.85
Avg Cost/Watt
4.5 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
$0.138/kWh
Electricity Rate
Full Retail
Net Metering

Estimated Savings for a Typical Indiana Home

Based on a $150/month electric bill

System Size
8.1 kW
Gross Cost
$22,947
Federal Credit
-$6,884
State Incentive
-$1,000
Net Cost
$15,063
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
10.3 yrs
25-Year Savings
$34,808
CO₂ Offset/yr
9,733 lbs

Indiana Solar Incentives

30%

Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Deduct 30% of your total solar installation cost from your federal taxes. Available through 2032 with no dollar cap.

$1,000

Indiana State Incentive

Indiana offers a property tax deduction for solar installations.

Net Metering Policy: Full Retail

Top utility in Indiana: AES Indiana. View full incentives detail →

Solar Costs by City in Indiana

City Annual Savings Payback (yrs) Population Utility
Indianapolis$1,46011.4887,642AES Indiana
Fort Wayne$1,46011.6270,402Indiana Michigan Power
Evansville$1,4609.1117,979Vectren
South Bend$1,4609.9103,453Indiana Michigan Power
Carmel$1,46011.499,757Duke Energy IN
Fishers$1,4601198,977Duke Energy IN
Bloomington$1,4609.784,981Duke Energy IN
Hammond$1,4609.976,394ComEd
Gary$1,46012.474,217ComEd
Lafayette$1,460970,373Duke Energy IN

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Quick Facts: Indiana

  • ⚡ Avg rate: $0.138/kWh
  • 🌞 Peak sun: 4.5 hrs/day
  • 🏭 Top utility: AES Indiana
  • 📋 Net metering: Full Retail
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