Chart: The Cost of Energy | Statista
This chart shows the levelized cost of energy generation by source (in U.S. dollar per MWh).
Another measure of the relative cost of solar energy is its price per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Whereas the price per watt considers the solar system's size, the price per kWh shows the price of the solar system per unit of energy it produces over a given period of time. Net cost of the system / lifetime output = cost per kilowatt hour
Residential solar costs remain higher due to smaller scale and soft costs, typically ranging from $117-282 per MWh. However, residential installations benefit from avoided retail electricity rates, improving their economic proposition for homeowners. Key factors influencing solar costs include:
The solar price for commercial projects varies based on system size, location, energy needs, and available incentives. Unlike residential solar, commercial solar pricing benefits from economies of scale, resulting in a lower levelized cost of electricity (LCOE).
Average price of solar modules, expressed in US dollars per watt, adjusted for inflation. Data source: IRENA (2025); Nemet (2009); Farmer and Lafond (2016) – Learn more about this data Note: Costs are expressed in constant 2024 US$ per watt.
This chart shows the levelized cost of energy generation by source (in U.S. dollar per MWh).
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Solar photovoltaic panel prices Average price of solar modules, expressed in US dollars per watt, adjusted for inflation.
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