Best Solar Companies In New Jersey Of 2025

• Momentum Solar: Best Overall
• Q CELLS: Best for Widespread Availability
• Sunrun: Best for Full-System Price
• Palmetto Solar: Best for Comprehensive Services

We rounded up the best solar installers in New Jersey by comparing warranties, customer experience, types of equipment offered and more. Here are the top five solar companies that made the list:

Momentum Solar

4.5

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Best Overall

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25-year workmanship warranty, panel warranty varies by manufacturer, but typically 25 years

Qcells

4.1

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Best for Widespread Availability

Warranty Length

25-year product and performance warranty

Sunrun

4.0

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Best for Full-System Price

Warranty Length

10-year workmanship guarantee, 10-year roof penetration warranty, panel warranty varies by manufacturer

Palmetto Solar

3.8

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Best for Comprehensive Services

Warranty Length

10- to 25-year performance, 10-year workmanship

COMPANY	FORBES HOME RATING	BEST FOR	WARRANTY LENGTH	LEARN MORE
Momentum Solar	4.5	Best Overall	25-year workmanship warranty, panel warranty varies by manufacturer, but typically 25 years	Get Started From Participating Partners
Qcells	4.1	Best for Widespread Availability	25-year product and performance warranty	Get Started From Participating Partners
Sunrun	4.0	Best for Full-System Price	10-year workmanship guarantee, 10-year roof penetration warranty, panel warranty varies by manufacturer	Get Started From Participating Partners
Palmetto Solar	3.8	Best for Comprehensive Services	10- to 25-year performance, 10-year workmanship	Get Started From Participating Partners

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While the top five solar companies in New Jersey that made it to the top of our list are major contenders, there are also local solar companies in New Jersey worthy of calling out, including:

• NJ Solar Power. As one of the oldest solar companies in the state, NJ Solar Power has over 20 years of experience installing thousands of solar systems for New Jersey residents. The company serves customers across the state and is an expert in the area.
• Solar Energy World. Solar Energy World operates in six states and Washington, D.C. The company provides high-quality solar panels and batteries to over 26,000 customers and offers a generous 30-year warranty.
• Infinity Energy. This company operates in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, providing homeowners with $0 down financing options, excellent warranties and experience from working with over 10,000 customers as they switch to solar energy.

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), there are just over 200 solar companies and developers in New Jersey. This can make it a little tricky to find the best New Jersey solar company for your installation. You should generally keep a few factors in mind, such as company reviews, what these solar companies offer and which areas they serve.

With those and other factors in mind, here are a few questions you can ask to help you pick the right solar company near you:

• Do you sell Tier-1 solar panels?
• How resistant are your panels to snow, wind and hail damage?
• Do you carry solar batteries, inverters and advanced mounting equipment like dual-axis trackers?
• Do you offer solar system monitoring services?
• How long are the warranties for the solar panels and workmanship?
• Does your company have a smart app?
• Is live customer service available?
• Do you use third-party installers to install the solar panels?

A solar panel system costs anywhere from $7,700 to $34,700 on average before factoring in any tax credits or rebates. Most New Jersey homeowners spend somewhere between $16,600 and $20,500 for a 6.5-kilowatt (kW) system.

Solar Panel Cost Factors

You can see a huge cost difference in solar panels across the board, so it’s important to know what can impact the price of a solar panel to budget accordingly. Here are some of the most common solar panel cost factors to keep in mind:

• Size. Most solar panels cost between $2.55 and $3.15 per watt, and typically, the bigger the size, the more you’ll pay overall.
• Brand/Quality. Each solar panel manufacturer has its own pricing for each panel type and accompanying hardware. High-quality brands that sell Tier-1 panels usually cost more upfront than Tier-2 or Tier-3 panels but may perform more efficiently, saving you over time on energy bills.
• Labor. Rates vary from solar company to solar company, so it’s best to ask several installers in your area for pricing to get a feel for what the going rate is near you. For example, in our survey, customers across the country reported different installation costs for the same companies. Shopping around can help you secure the best deals and account for third-party price differences.

The biggest solar incentive in New Jersey is the federal solar tax credit. Qualifying residents receive a credit on their tax return for 30% of the total cost of their solar panels. Keep in mind that this is currently set to expire at the end of 2025, so your system will need to be installed before then.

New Jersey also has other programs in place to encourage residents to switch to solar energy, like the following:

• Sales Tax Exemption. New Jersey has a 6.625% sales tax, but solar panels are exempt from the tax, saving you between $1,100 and $1,400 on average.
• Property Tax Exemption. Installing solar panels can increase your property tax because going solar generally increases the cost of your home. However, New Jersey’s property tax exemption protects residents from this higher cost.
• Net Metering. With this program, a credit is applied to your electricity bill that is determined by the amount of electricity you send to the energy grid (note that this can’t exceed your annual electric usage)
• The Community Solar Energy Program (CSEP). A Landfill to Solar Incentive program offers incentives for community solar installations on qualifying landfills.

The best New Jersey solar companies offer several methods for financing solar panels. Each method has its pros and cons, so let’s go over how you can pay for solar panels in New Jersey to help you weigh your options:

• Cash. If you have the money set aside, paying in full is a good option for paying for solar panels, as it means you skirt around the interest fees incurred from a loan.
• Loan. Solar loans are a common payment method for solar panels. The best solar companies in New Jersey offer loans with $0 down and a low interest rate from 3% to 6%. Interest rates can range from 3% to 17%, so avoid companies with terms exceeding 6% if possible.
• Lease. Compared to buying solar panels, solar leases are no longer as popular as they once were. This is because going solar is more affordable than ever, and solar leases aren’t eligible for ownership or the 30% federal tax credit.
• Purchase Power Agreement. With a purchase power agreement (PPA), your solar company owns the panels, while you pay a monthly payment based on the amount of energy you use from the panels to power your home.
• Combo. Some solar companies offer their own financing plan that typically consists of a combination of options, be it paying in cash for a set amount before starting a loan, leasing to own or some other unique and creative method.

Solar panels pay for themselves over time, making them almost always a good option for saving on your electric bills in the long run. Upfront, however, some homeowners may find that the high cost of solar panels isn’t worth the investment. Weigh the pros and cons of going solar, and consider these New Jersey factors and potential fees—along with your budget—before deciding.

New Jersey-Specific Factors To Consider When Going Solar

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) states that the average electricity cost in New Jersey was 20.16 cents per kilowatt-hour as of April 2025. The national average for electricity was 17.45 cents per kilowatt-hour. You’ll spend around 2.71 cents per kilowatt-hour more on electricity in New Jersey. This is partially due to high demand and a lack of growth through the supply chain.

EIA data from 2020 shows that the national yearly electricity consumption for households was around 10,600 kWh on average. New Jersey households consumed just over 8,300 kWh of electricity annually. Switching to solar energy may not mean as big of a decrease in electricity bills compared to states that use more energy, but you’ll still see noticeable savings by making the switch because of the state’s higher-than-average price of electricity.

Hidden Costs and Fees When Installing Solar in New Jersey

Sometimes, what you see isn’t necessarily what you get, especially when it comes to paying for solar panels. In our survey, 53% of Northeastern residents reported having some type of unexpected fee for their solar panel installation. Fifteen percent of those who had fees said they were significant, so be sure to ask your solar panel installation company if there are any hidden fees, and comb through the fine print of any contract before signing.

After surveying 1,000 American homeowners at the beginning of 2025 about solar panels installed within the last five years, we found several interesting takeaways regarding Eastern U.S. residents:

• Nearly 90% of Northeastern residents would recommend installing solar panels.
• A little over 45% said they spent between $15,000 and $30,000 on their solar panels.
• Sixty-five percent of Northeastern homeowners say they use a monitoring system provided by their solar installation company to track their solar system’s performance.
• Approximately 85% of surveyors in the Northeast reported being satisfied with the customer service they received before, during and after the installation.
• Out of all consumers in our survey, those in the Northeast scored the highest for saying they installed solar panels out of environmental concerns, with an average of 42%.
• Almost 70% of respondents in the Northeast reported saving over $50 per month on their electricity bills by switching to solar energy.

To identify the best residential solar companies in New Jersey, the Forbes Home editorial team analyzed 25 solar companies, with each company’s star rating determined by evaluating 1,500 metrics, including performance, services, products and customer satisfaction reviews.

You can learn more about how Forbes Home selects solar companies in our detailed methodology page.