It’s no question solar panels will cut your utility costs. But how much do solar panels cost in Chicago? How do they work? How much do you actually save?

Your savings depend on how much photovoltaic (PV) energy your system is producing as it takes in sunlight. The more PV, the more you save. Typically, a residential solar panel system produces around 350-850 kilowatt hours (kWh) each month. The average home uses approximately 909 kWh of energy per month (according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration). If we do the math, you can potentially save upwards of 90% on your electric costs. 

To meet the state of Illinois’ power goal, the state is offering solar renewable energy credits (SRECs), property tax exemptions, and other federal incentives to help cut the cost of solar panels in Chicago and make clean energy not only more affordable to homeowners, but more beneficial as well.

Not only can you make a difference on your electric costs, but you can also make a difference on the environment. In its lifetime, the average residential solar panel system will offset the energy produced by burning over 80 tons of coal, or 175 tons of carbon dioxide, which is the environmental equivalent of planting 4,000 trees. We may be partial to the color blue at Blue Raven Solar, but we love being green too—and we’re here to make it easy for you too!

With so many factors at play, it’s difficult to pin down your solar panel costs and exactly how much you’ll save in Chicago from Blue Raven Solar without a custom report. You can rest assured knowing with our panels both your wallet and the planet will thank you—but don’t take our word for it! We offer free savings estimates! Simply submit an energy-use questionnaire and our solar specialist will give you an accurate, zero-commitment savings report.

Whether you’re slashing monthly costs, enjoying reduced income taxes, or saving the environment, you can start saving with Blue Raven Solar. Get your savings report inquiry today!

THE EQUIPMENT YOU NEED, ALL ON ONE ROOF

You provide the house, we’ll provide the equipment. After sharing the specific system costs for the Chicago area and designing your custom solar panel setup, our team will install our state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, microinverters, and other solar equipment so you can start saving. An added bonus? Your property values will go up with solar panels on the roof.

Our company customizes each solar panel array to suit your home, budget, and lifestyle in Chicago. Our modern, energy-absorbing, black panels are of the highest quality, blend into your roof, and include a 25-year manufacturer warranty, as well as a production guarantee, a workmanship warranty, and a roof penetration warranty. You won’t have to worry about a thing; each member of our team is highly-trained and dedicated to offering personalized care to each Chicago homeowner.

Generally, a house’s south-facing eaves spend the most time in direct sunlight, making them the best location for solar efficiency. And if you don’t have a southern-facing roof, then our team will adapt to find the most viable options for your needs. With a simple calculation, our solar designers will determine the optimal orientation for your solar panels to offset your power costs to the level you’re looking for.