How Much Do Solar Patio Covers Cost?

As of April 2022, it costs about $15 to $25 per foot to build a patio cover and about $3.0 per watt to install solar panels on a patio cover. JLCEnterprises states it will cost around $5,000 to build a basic patio cover with costs ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on the size. Add that to the cost of solar panel installation which is about $13,300 for a 6kW solar system after tax credits according to EnergySage; And, you are looking at $18,800 with average prices ranging from $14,300 to $23,300 to have a company build you a solar patio cover.

But, a basic patio cover in most cases is not suitable for solar panels. On average it costs about $8,000 or $15 to $25 per foot to build a cover for solar panels. Or, if you already have a basic patio cover that’s not made for solar panels, it can be converted into a solar patio cover depending on how it’s engineered. *This does not apply to solar patio kits made of plastic or vinyl. Most of the time, patio covers that are connected to the roof work just fine.

• $18000 for a 6kW solar system
• Price of patio cover $6,200

The total cost to build a 6kW solar patio cover is about $24,200 before tax credits and incentives.

• $21,000 for a 7kW solar system
• Price of patio cover $7,200

The total cost to build a 7kW solar patio cover is about $28,200 before tax credits and incentives.

• $24,000 for an 8kW solar system
• Price of patio cover $8,200

The total cost to build an 8kW solar patio cover is about $32,200 before tax credits and incentives.