The volume of a prism is the product of the area of the base and the distance between the two base faces, or the height (in the case of a non-right prism, note that this means the perpendicular distance).
In 2017, most homeowners are paying between $2.87 and $3.85 per watt to install solar, and the average gross cost of solar panels before tax credits is $16,800. Using the U.S, average for system size at 5 kW (5000 watts), solar panel cost will range from $10,045 to $13,475 (after tax credits). Thatâs nine percent lower than it was a year ago, and solar panel system costs are continuing to fall.
As per my knowledge Solar roofing is 2-4 lbs per square foot or 10-20 kg per square meter, but that's including all the mounting equipment as well. Solar panels must be efficient for transport, as there is a solar powered aircraft that's flown around the world.