Solar + battery installation in Dayton

A typical Ohio home solar system runs around $2.90 per watt installed, so a 7.5 kW system costs roughly $21,750 before any applicable incentives. The 30 percent federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so most 2026 homeowner purchases cannot claim it. Net metering credits from your utility still improve the long-run economics, and going solar through a lease or PPA may let the provider pass through part of the business-side credit. Your actual quote depends on roof type, shading, and the installer you choose.

The 30 percent federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so most 2026 home purchases cannot claim it. If you go solar through a lease or PPA, the provider may still claim the business credit (Section 48E) and pass part of the value through in your rate. Ohio does not currently offer a statewide solar cash rebate, but all four major investor-owned utilities (AEP Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio, FirstEnergy Ohio, and AES Ohio) offer net metering under PUCO rules, so excess generation offsets future bills. Confirm what applies to your situation with your installer and a tax advisor.

For most Ohio homeowners, yes. A 7.5 kW system at current costs typically pays back in around 10 years, then continues producing for 15 or more years after that. The value case is now driven primarily by net metering savings and locking in your electricity cost against rising utility rates rather than by the federal homeowner credit, which ended after 2025. Pairing panels with a battery is worth considering: the state sees frequent storms and power outages, so backup storage adds practical value on top of the financial case. We connect you with vetted installers who will model your specific roof, utility rate, and usage so you can see the real numbers before committing.