Solar Battery Cost: Why They''re Not Always Worth It | EnergySage
Solar batteries typically cost $10,877 after the federal tax credit—which expires for batteries installed after December 31, 2025—for the 13.5 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of storage a
Solar batteries typically cost $10,877 after the federal tax credit—which expires for batteries installed after December 31, 2025—for the 13.5 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of storage a
The battery storage technologies do not calculate levelized cost of energy (LCOE) or levelized cost of storage (LCOS) and so do not use financial assumptions. Therefore, all parameters are
On average, it costs around $1,300 per kWh to install a battery before incentives. With the 30% federal tax credit applied, the cost is closer to $1,000 per kWh. Update: This tax is only
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This includes the cost for the unit, which varies from $6,000 to $12,000 on average depending on the type and size of the battery. It also includes professional labor costs from $1,000 to $2,000 or more for larger or complex systems. All costs listed are before tax credits and incentives, which can lower your solar battery cost by 30% or more.
The average cost to install a solar battery in 2025 ranges from $9,000 to $19,000, with most homeowners spending about $13,000. The total price depends mainly on the type and capacity of the battery, as well as the complexity of your system.
Installing home battery storage typically costs between $6,000 and $18,000, according to live pricing from solar.com’s installation network. Why such a wide range? The biggest factor is size, measured by how many kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity the battery can store. Battery systems can range from 5 to 40 kWh, depending on your energy needs.
On EnergySage, Pytes USA Energy offers some of the most affordable batteries at about $651/kWh. You'll typically pay the most for Enphase batteries, which cost about $1,510/kWh. *The average price per kWh of the 10 most quoted batteries on EnergySage in the first half of 2025 (excluding Panasonic, which is closing its solar and storage business).