Solar Panels in North Dakota may seem unusual in a state famous for long, cold winters. Yet North Dakota still gets 200 sunny days annually, and falling solar prices are making installations more appealing.
Cost of solar panels in North Dakota
Home systems cost around $12,000 to $20,000 before incentives. Price per watt averages $2.4–2.7. Most households use 900–1,200 kWh monthly, requiring a 5–7 kW system.
Incentives and programs
North Dakota has fewer solar-specific incentives, but homeowners can still benefit from:
- Federal Solar Tax Credit (30%).
- Property tax exemption for five years on renewable systems.
- Local financing through co-ops and banks.
Aptos Solar 460W Solar Panel 120 Cell PERC Bifacial DNA-120-BF10-460W Clearance
Meyer Burger 375W Solar Panel 120 Cell HJT All-Black MB_B120AyB_375 Clearance
Alexus Solar 400W Solar Panel 108 Cell PERC All-Black ALEX-400-B-54-S Clearance
Hyperion (Runergy) 405W Solar Panel 108 Cells PERC Bifacial HY-DH108P8B-405 Clearance
Meyer Burger 385W Solar Panel 120 Cell HJT All-Black MB_B120AyB_385 Clearance
Trina 405W Solar Panel 144 Cell PERC TSM-405-DE15M(II) Clearance
Canadian Solar 395W Solar Panel 108 Cell Mono PERC HiKu6 All-Black CS6R-395MS-HL Clearance
JA Solar 405W Solar Panel 108 Cells PERC All-Black JAM54S31-405/MR Clearance
Talesun Solar 415W Solar Panel 108 Cell PERC All-Black Bifacial TP7G54M(H)-415-BB Clearance
Philadelphia Solar 450W Solar Panels 108 Cell N-Type All-Black Bifacial MNB108(HCBF)-450W Clearance
LONGi 370W Solar Panel 72 cell Mono PERC LR6-72PH-370M Wholesale 26 panels per pallet
LONGi 375W Solar Panel 144 cell PERC Bifacial LR6-72HBD-375MC Wholesale 26 panels per pallet
LONGi 370W Solar Panel 144 cell Mono PERC LR6-72HPH-370MC Wholesale 30 panels per pallet
LONGi 375W Solar Panel 144 cell Mono PERC LR6-72HPH-375MC Wholesale 30 panels per pallet
Meyer Burger 385W Solar Panel 120 Cell HJT All-Black MB_B120AyB_385 Wholesale 30 panels per pallet
REC 445W Solar Panel 144 Cell HJT REC445AA-72-XV Wholesale 29 panels per pallet
LONGi 370W Solar Panel 144 cell PERC Bifacial LR6-72HIBD-370M Wholesale 35 panels per pallet
Regitec 415W Solar Panel 108 Cell PERC RMH54/415B1 Wholesale 36 panels per pallet
Boviet 440W Solar Panel 144 Cell Bifacial PERC BVM6612M-440S-H-HC-BF-DG Wholesale 30 panels per pallet
Waaree 540W Solar Panel 144 Cell PERC Bifacial Bi-55-540 Wholesale 31 pieces per pallet (Min. 10 pallets)
LONGi 370W Solar Panel 144 cell PERC Bifacial LR6-72HIBD-370M Commercial 630 panels per Container (Truckload)
LONGi 370W Solar Panel 72 cell Mono PERC LR6-72PH-370M Commercial 728 panels per container (Truckload)
Regitec 550W Solar Panel 144 Cell RMH72-550S1 Commercial 620 panels per Container (Truckload)
Waaree 540W Solar Panel 144 Cell PERC Bifacial Bi-55-540 Commercial 558 panels per Container (Truckload)
LONGi 375W Solar Panel 144 cell Mono PERC LR6-72HPH-375MC Commercial 660 panels per container (Truckload)
LONGi 375W Solar Panel 144 cell PERC Bifacial LR6-72HBD-375MC Commercial 572 panels per container (Truckload)
GSTAR 550W Solar Panel 144 Cell PERC Bifacial GSP7G72M(H)550WT Commercial 620 panels per Container (Truckload)
Regitec 415W Solar Panel 108 Cell RMH54/415B1 Commercial 936 panels per Container (Truckload)
Regitec 430W Solar Panel 108 Cell All-Black Bifacial RMHT54/430AB2 Commercial 936 panels per Container (Truckload)
Regitec 575W Solar Panel 144 Cell TOPcon Bifacial Glass-Glass RMHT72/575S2 Commercial 720 panels per Container (Truckload)
Net metering in North Dakota
Utilities must provide net metering for systems up to 100 kW. However, credits are often at avoided-cost rates rather than full retail value, which reduces ROI compared to other states.
Payback and ROI
With weaker policies, payback averages 11–14 years. Over 25 years, savings can still exceed $20,000–$25,000.
FAQ
How much do solar panels cost in North Dakota? About $2.5 per watt.
Are there state incentives? Only a property tax exemption.
Is solar worth it in North Dakota? Yes — long summer days generate plenty of energy.
Do Aptos panels handle snow? Yes, they’re engineered for cold climates.
Conclusion
North Dakota may not offer generous incentives, but abundant summer sunshine helps solar pay off. Aptos panels deliver durability and efficiency in northern conditions.