The truth is, the difference often has less to do with the panels or installation, and more to do with how the system is sold.

Traditional solar companies rely on commissioned sales teams and marketing to find customers. While that may sound normal, it adds thousands of dollars to your system’s total cost. Let’s do the math:

A 10kW solar system from a typical solar company usually runs about $36,479, or around $224 per month at a 3.99% rate for 25 years. These prices include equipment, plus the salesperson’s commission and other overhead costs.

Sales reps are typically paid about $0.91 per watt sold. Since 1 kilowatt equals 1,000 watts, that means a 10kW system is 10,000 watts. If that system sells for about $2.71 per watt, that’s roughly $27,100 in equipment and installation. Once commissions and markups are added, you’re paying closer to $36,000. In many cases, the salesperson alone earns around $6,000 from your purchase.

At MicroGrid Energy, we’ve simplified the process. By cutting out the middleman, we eliminate sales commissions and unnecessary marketing costs—passing those savings directly to you.

Our 10kW systems start at just $27,268, or about $168 per month with the same 3.99% rate for 25 years. That’s about $9,000 less than what you’d pay with most other companies, all while maintaining the same high-quality equipment and professional installation.

We’re committed to transparent pricing and honest communication. With MicroGrid, you’ll always know exactly what you’re paying for—no hidden fees, no inflated markups, and no pressure tactics.