Our team of full-time local researchers collects solar price and installation data for every city in America then compiles it to create these digestible city guides. If you want to read our solar expert’s opinion on the top solar companies featured here, follow this link. The main advantages of solar power are that it can decrease or, for some, 100% cut your electricity bills, raise your home’s value and lower your carbon footprint. The main disadvantages are that solar panels can be expensive to install, you may not see as many savings if you don’t use a lot of electricity and it doesn’t work for all roof types and locations. Getting solar panels installed takes time—especially if you're working with a quality installer in high demand.