Cost of solar in Palmdale, CA
Electricity Consumption in Palmdale
Electricity Consumption by California residents averages 573 kWh per month. It ranks #2 in the nation for savings from installing solar panels on the home.
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Solar power in Palmdale, California
SCE provide net metering to their Palmdale customers crediting every kWh sent to the grid at retail value. When more power is exported than drawn in a month credit is provided at the same rate to future bills. At the end of the yearly billing cycle remaining credit is deposited into your account at about 3-4 cents per kWh. SCE make their customers switch to time of use billing before installing solar under the new NEM-2 rules reducing net metering returns by about 10% however, with great sun exposure in Palmdale net metering still remains very profitable.
There is also the 30% federal solar tax credit covering 30% of the total system cost. In Palmdale solar systems usually pay for themselves within 5-6 years then afterwards you receive no power bill! Even if you still aren't 100% sure a free estimate by entering your zip code below can never hurt!
Even if you are not convinced about solar we recommend that at the very least you use the solar panel calculator for Palmdale to find out:
- How many solar panels you need to cover your power bill;
- How suitable your house is for solar;
- What incentives your house may be eligible for;
- The cost of solar panel installation in Palmdale and whether you are eligible for zero down solar deals; and
- Your likely payback period and return on investment from installing solar
Estimate your solar savings
The average cost of installing residential solar panels in Palmdale, California in 2020 is $2.72 per watt. The average system size in the US is 6 kilowatts, which means the average price of a solar system in Palmdale, CA is $13,600. (before claiming 26% tax credit and other rebates)
What does the cost of a real solar system look like?
Facts about installing a 8.09kW solar system in Palmdale, CA
This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $220, however your situation may vary so try our Palmdale solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.
$15,625
Net cost of system
Cash - after 26% solar tax credit
5 Years 4 Months
Average payback time
14,505
kWh
Annual power production
4¢
/kWh
levilized cost of solar energy
32¢
/kWh
If you don't get solar
The forecast average utility price over the next 25 years
Cash flow graph based on cash purchase of this 8.09kW system
Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years
$94,941
(Prices shown after repayments of capital)
Solar companies in Palmdale, CA that provide pricing through the Solar-Estimate marketplace
287
Average total cost of solar panel installation in California
| System Size | Cash purchase After 26% solar tax credit |
Financed purchase After 26% solar tax credit |
|---|---|---|
| 3kw | $6,416 | $6,929 |
| 4kw | $8,377 | $9,047 |
| 5kw | $10,286 | $11,109 |
| 6kw | $12,077 | $13,043 |
| 7kw | $13,831 | $14,937 |
| 8kw | $15,451 | $16,687 |
| 9kw | $17,050 | $18,414 |
| 10kw | $18,500 | $19,980 |
Going solar in California
Check out all of the ways energy providers of California can help you be more energy efficient and save money.
The following programs are available:
| Incentive Name | Eligibility | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit | Federal | Personal Tax Credit |
| Property Tax Exclusion for Solar Energy Systems | State | Property Tax Incentive |
| Sonoma County - Energy Independence Program | Local | PACE Financing |
| NEM 2.0 | State | Net Metering |
| LADWP - Solar Incentive Program | Utility | Rebate Program |
Please keep in mind that the best source of up-to-date information on incentives are the solar installers who specialize in your area.