Thinking about solar panels to cut your electricity bill? Before you agree with anyone, read this: what to prepare, why a written contract and staged payments matter, and the questions that show whether the system is really worth it.
Get these ready from the ground. Don't go to the roof edges to measure; the company visits and measures.
Gather a full year of bills. The company sizes the system from them.
Is there free space? Does a tank or wall cast shade? The house plan helps.
Cutting the bill? Work out how many years it takes to pay back before you decide.
Most grid-connected homes don't need them, and they add a lot to the cost.
📝 Always: a written contract with the brands, guarantee and permits, and payments in stages as work is done, not all upfront. Electrical and roof work is for the company, not you.
Ask the company about all of these.
Connecting to the grid has requirements and needs approval. Ask whether the company handles the permits.
Riyadh dust covers the panels and reduces output. They need regular cleaning by the company.
Panels produce slightly less in extreme heat. A good company allows for this in the design.
Installation can pierce the roof insulation. Make sure they seal every hole.
It's the heart of the system and the part most likely to fail. Ask about its brand and warranty, and make sure it's in shade with airflow.
Any shade from a tank or wall cuts output. The company should visit and measure the roof.
Most grid-connected homes don't need batteries.
The cheapest and most common for homes.
Stores power for later.
After dust and storms, have the company clean the panels. Don't go up on the roof to clean them yourself.
Most systems have an app showing daily output. A big drop means a problem; call the company.
Cells can crack inside without you knowing.
Make sure the company put it in shade with airflow; heat shortens its life.
Ask before you sign. A good company won't mind.
A good company visits the roof and looks at your electricity bill before quoting.
Ask for the expected kWh per year, and how much it will save on the bill.
Get them written in the contract, and ask about each one's warranty.
Who handles the connection approvals? Is it included in the price?
A written contract, payments by progress, and the last payment after it's running and connected.
Visit one they installed a year or more ago, and ask the owner about real output.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
Without seeing the roof or the bill. The price will probably change.
You can't tell if the system is worth it.
Ask for them in the contract.
Payments should follow progress, with the last after it's running.
Rough prices for systems without batteries, including installation. Use them to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices. The price varies a lot with the panels, the inverter and permits.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Small system (3 – 5 kW) | SAR 6,000 – 13,000 |
| 5 kW system | SAR 11,000 – 25,000 |
| 10 kW system | SAR 20,000 – 50,000 |
| A single panel (by output) | SAR 190 – 2,500 |
💡 Riyadh is one of the sunniest places in the world, so panels produce a lot. But work out how many years it takes to pay back before you decide.
🔋 Batteries add a lot to the cost. Most grid-connected homes don't need them.
A rough guide from 5 sources in Saudi Arabia (October 2026), mostly solar companies' price guides. Sources vary a lot, and the payback period ranges from 5 to over 10 years depending on the source. The final price is agreed between you and the company. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
It depends on your use. The company works it out from your bill and roof space. A 5 kW system is usually 10–12 panels, depending on panel output.
Good panels usually last 20–25 years; the inverter less (about 10 years).
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the company directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: October 2026
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