Cost of solar in Yorba Linda, CA
Electricity Consumption in Yorba Linda
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 Yorba Linda, California
Serviced by Southern California Edison customers here are entitled to 1 for 1 net metering. Excess solar generation is exported to the grid and they credit you at their retail price for power. Net metering in southern California is largely responsible for solar payback times being only 5-6 years on normal size systems. There is also the 30% federal solar tax credit so you can declare 30% of your total system cost as a tax deduction. Many legislatures want to kill off these incentives so the time to go solar is now!
Even if you are not convinced about solar we recommend that at the very least you use the solar panel calculator 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 Yorba Linda and whether you are eligible for zero down solar deals; and
- Your likely payback period and return on investment from installing solar
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The average cost of installing residential solar panels in Yorba Linda, California in 2019 is $3.63 per watt. The average system size in the US is 6 kilowatts, which means the average price of a solar system in Yorba Linda, CA is $18,150. (before claiming 30% tax credit and other rebates)
What does the cost of a real solar system look like?
Facts about installing a 9.89kW solar system in Yorba Linda, CA
This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $260, however your situation may vary so try our solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.
$22,084
Net cost of system
Cash - after 30% solar tax credit
6 Years 3 Months
Average payback time
14,857
kWh
Annual power production
6¢
/kWh
levilized cost of solar energy
37¢
/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 9.89kW system
Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years
$106,955
(Prices shown after repayments of capital)
Solar companies in Yorba Linda, CA that provide pricing through the Solar-Estimate marketplace
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Average total cost of solar panel installation in California
| System Size | Cash purchase After 30% solar tax credit |
Financed purchase After 30% solar tax credit |
|---|---|---|
| 3kw | $8,337 | $9,004 |
| 4kw | $10,808 | $11,673 |
| 5kw | $13,125 | $14,175 |
| 6kw | $15,246 | $16,466 |
| 7kw | $17,248 | $18,628 |
| 8kw | $19,096 | $20,624 |
| 9kw | $20,727 | $22,385 |
| 10kw | $22,260 | $24,041 |
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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 |
Find your local rebates and incentives
Please keep in mind that the best source of up-to-date information on incentives are the solar installers who specialize in your area.