Free Solar Quote Analysis

Upload Your Solar Quote. See If It's Fair.

Get an independent, AI-powered review of your solar proposal in 60 seconds. We check your price per watt, production estimates, and financing terms against real Colorado data. Free. No sales pitch. No commission.

  • Price per watt vs Colorado average
  • Production estimate accuracy (NREL data)
  • Tax credit line review (ITC expired Dec 2025)
  • Financing terms and dealer fees
  • Battery & TOU rate impact

Drop your solar proposal here

PDF from Sunrun, Vivint, Freedom, or any installer

Your files are analyzed and deleted immediately.

100% Free — No Catch AI-Powered in 60 Seconds No Sales Pitch, No Commission Files Deleted After Analysis Colorado-Specific Data

How It Works

Your free solar quote review in three steps

1

Upload Your Quote

Drop your solar proposal PDF. Works with any installer — Sunrun, Vivint, Freedom, local crews.

2

We Check the Numbers

AI reads your quote and validates pricing, production, and terms against NREL data and actual Colorado market rates.

3

Get Your Free Review

Receive a detailed report grading your quote with specific callouts on what's fair, what's high, and what to ask about.

What Your Review Includes

Six critical checks every solar buyer should know about

$/Watt Benchmark

We compare your quoted price per watt against Q1 2026 Colorado averages ($2.50-$3.20/W installed).

Production Accuracy

We validate your installer's kWh estimates using NREL PVWatts data for your specific location and roof.

Tax Credit Check

The federal 30% ITC expired Dec 2025. If your quote still shows it, we flag it immediately.

Financing Review

Dealer fees can inflate the cash price by 20-30%. We break down what you're really paying.

Rate Analysis

We model your actual Xcel Energy rate schedule including TOU-R on-peak and off-peak periods.

Battery & Net Metering

Should you add a battery? We calculate ROI based on Colorado's updated net metering rules (SB 23-258).

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How Much Does Solar Cost in Colorado?

Here's the short answer, based on Q1 2026 Colorado market data. No form to fill out.

System Size Typical Home Cost Range (installed) $/Watt
6 kW Small — 1,200 sq ft, $80-120/mo bill $15,000 – $19,200 $2.50 – $3.20
8 kW Medium — 1,800 sq ft, $120-170/mo bill $20,000 – $25,600 $2.50 – $3.20
10 kW Large — 2,400 sq ft, $170-230/mo bill $25,000 – $32,000 $2.50 – $3.20
+ Battery Any size (13.5 kWh typical) +$10,000 – $15,000 —

What "installed" means: equipment, labor, permitting, interconnection — everything before you flip the switch. These are cash prices. The federal 30% ITC expired Dec 2025 — if a quote still shows it, that's a red flag.

The range matters: A $2.50/W quote from a local crew and a $3.20/W quote from a national brand can both be legitimate. The difference is usually sales overhead, not panel quality. What matters is whether your quote is fair for what you're getting.

Got a quote in hand? Upload it and we'll tell you exactly where it falls.

Why Trust This Tool?

Independent analysis built on real data, not sales targets

Independent analysis, not another sales pitch

We don't sell solar. We don't earn commission. We use NREL production data, actual Xcel Energy rates, and real Colorado pricing.

Colorado-specific, not generic

Your solar ROI depends on your Xcel rate plan, Colorado's new net metering credit rates, and the property tax exemption. Generic calculators miss all of this.

Conservative assumptions

3% rate escalation (Colorado historical average), 0.5% panel degradation, no expired tax credits. We underestimate savings, not overestimate.

Free because solar's real problem is cost

Solar companies spend $3,000-6,000 per customer on sales. That cost gets baked into your price. Better-informed homeowners make the whole industry more efficient.

Powered by Real Data

Not guesses. Not estimates. Real data sources for your specific home.

NREL PVWatts

National Renewable Energy Laboratory production modeling for your exact location and roof orientation.

Google Solar API

Satellite-based roof analysis with panel placement optimization for your specific home.

Xcel Energy Rates

Current rate schedules including TOU-R, flat rate, and net metering credit rates under SB 23-258.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this free? What's the catch?
Solar companies spend $3,000-6,000 per customer on sales and marketing — and that cost gets built into the price you pay. We built this tool to make the solar buying process more efficient. When homeowners understand fair pricing, they make decisions faster. That efficiency creates value we can build a business around. There's no catch: we don't sell your data and we'll never pressure you to buy anything.
What happens to my documents?
Your files are analyzed in real-time and deleted immediately after. We never store your utility bills or solar proposals. The only thing we keep is your email (if you choose to share it) so we can send your report.
How accurate is the analysis?
We use real data from Google's Solar API for your specific roof, NREL's PVWatts for production estimates, and current equipment pricing. Our savings projections use conservative 3% annual rate increases — not the inflated 5-6% some installers assume.
Does the federal solar tax credit still exist?
The residential Section 25D Investment Tax Credit expired December 31, 2025. If an installer is still quoting you a 30% tax credit, that's a red flag. Our analysis accounts for this — we show you what solar really costs without phantom credits.
What utilities do you support?
Our AI can read bills from any US utility — ComEd, Xcel Energy, Duke Energy, PG&E, SCE, and hundreds more. Upload any electric bill PDF and we'll extract your usage, rates, and charges automatically.
Does Colorado have a solar property tax exemption?
Yes. Under Colorado law (C.R.S. 39-1-104), solar energy systems are 100% exempt from property tax assessment. Adding solar panels will not increase your property taxes. Our analysis calculates the annual value of this exemption for your system size.
How does Xcel Energy net metering work now?
Colorado's SB 23-258 (2024) changed net metering for new solar customers. Instead of full retail credit for excess solar energy, you now receive a reduced credit rate (roughly 75% of retail). Our tool models these updated rules so your savings estimate is realistic.
Should I get a battery with solar in Colorado?
It depends. With Xcel's TOU-R rate schedule, batteries can earn money through rate arbitrage (charging at 8¢/kWh off-peak, discharging at 20¢/kWh on-peak). They also provide backup during Colorado winter storms. Our analysis models battery economics including degradation over time so you can make an informed decision.
Should I choose Xcel's flat rate or TOU rate with solar?
Solar produces most energy during midday, which falls in Xcel's off-peak TOU period. Without a battery, flat rate often yields better solar savings. With a battery, TOU can be more profitable because the battery arbitrages the peak/off-peak spread. Our analysis compares both scenarios.
I already got 3 quotes. Why do I need this?
Three quotes tell you what three companies charge. They don't tell you what solar should cost for your home, whether the production estimates are realistic, or how the financing terms compare to market rates. Think of us as the ruler that measures all your quotes against objective benchmarks — NREL production data, actual Colorado pricing, and real Xcel Energy rates.
Will you try to sell me solar after I use the tool?
No. If your analysis shows you have a good deal, we'll say so and you can move forward with your current installer. If you want to explore other options, we can connect you with vetted Colorado installers — but only if you ask. We will never cold-call you or share your information without your permission.
What if my proposal is actually fine?
Then we'll tell you that. Many proposals we analyze are fairly priced. When that happens, you get the confidence to move forward without second-guessing. That's just as valuable as catching a bad deal.