# Declining Solar Costs in Illinois: What This Means for Homeowners
If you’re considering **solar panels for your home**, there’s good news coming out of Illinois. Recent data from the Illinois Solar for All program shows that the average cost per kilowatt of solar installations has been decreasing. This makes **solar energy** more accessible and cost-effective for homeowners, nonprofits, public facilities, and community solar participants.
## Lower Solar Costs Benefit Homeowners
Solar has been steadily becoming more affordable across the U.S., but Illinois is seeing particularly promising trends in cost reduction. According to a recent report evaluating the fifth year of the Illinois Solar for All program, the cost of **solar arrays for home** and community projects has gone down over the last three years. While costs can vary depending on the size and type of installation, it’s clear that improvements in technology, better financing options, and increased competition among **solar companies** are driving prices down.
For residential consumers, cost reductions mean bigger savings on energy bills. The report found that homeowners who participated in the Illinois Solar for All program are seeing between $47 to $95 in monthly net savings. That translates into potentially thousands of dollars in energy savings over the lifetime of a solar system.
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/03/20/five-years-of-illinois-solar-for-all/
