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The Cost of Solar Panels in Sacramento
California has been a pioneer in the solar market with supportive incentives and rebates that have helped this growing industry. In Sacramento in particular, solar power has quickly gained popularity as a way for homeowners to completely offset or significantly lower their energy bills.
How Much do Solar Panels Cost in Sacramento 2019?
Since residential solar is a newer technology, average prices and system sizes aren’t necessarily common knowledge yet. As with any investment, most people will do some back ground research on the average cost, however finding accurate estimates can be difficult to find for solar power. To educate homeowners and alleviate this problem, we’ve compiled our Cost of Solar Index for California. To create the Index, we collected the data on how much homeowners paid for solar installations over the past year.
$16,811
Average Cost of Solar Installations in Sacramento After ITC in 2019
This is the average price that homeowners paid for solar systems in 2019, including the federal incentive. Residents who use SMUD as their utility may be eligible for an additional rebate, which can further lower the price.
7.3 kW
Average System Size of Residential Solar in Sacramento in 2019
The average solar system in Sacramento is slightly larger than the state average. Solar installations can vary in size depending on a home’s energy consumption and available space for panels.
$2,44
Average Cost per W in Sacramento after ITC in 2019
In general, Sacramento solar system owners paid about $2,44 per W in 2019.
The Average Solar Panel Cost and System Size for Sacramento
The average solar system size in Sacramento is about 7,3 kW and larger than the state average (6,9 kW). In general, Sacramento solar homeowners were able to install larger systems than the rest of the state, and therefore produce more electricity.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District – Solar Rebate Program
Sacramento residents who are customers of SMUD are eligible for an additional rebate on the cost of their solar systems. This program will award $0.20/Watt up to $2,000, depending on the size of the system. To be eligible, the system must be connected to the utility grid and be permitted and installed by an approved contractor.
What the heck is a killowatt?
A Kilowatt (kW) is a commonly used term when it comes to solar panels. It measures the potential for energy production. For example, 1 kW = 1,000 Watts of potential energy production per hour.
More Resources on Solar in California
Cost of Solar Panels in California
Solar Power in California
California Solar Incentives and Rebates
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