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Solar in California

Costs, incentives, payback and top installers

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What to expect
Avg. electric rate
$0.26 /kWh
Sun hours
5.5 /day
Typical system
7.5 kW
Cost per watt
$3.20 /W

Incentives in California

  • Federal ITC (30%)

    30% tax credit on eligible solar/battery costs. Consult your tax advisor.

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  • SGIP battery rebate

    Self-Generation Incentive Program offers incentives for eligible home battery systems. Higher levels for equity/resilience projects.

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Top cities in California

Los Angeles

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San Diego

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Sacramento

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Best installers in California

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