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How Much do Solar Panels Cost in San Diego?
Over the past few years, California has seen the highest rates of residential solar adoption in the US. The California solar market is growing every day, but solar prices still remain somewhat of a mystery. As homeowners in San Diego are installing solar on their homes at an unprecedented speed, many people are still wondering, “how much does solar actually cost?”
The Cost of Solar Panels in San Diego in 2019
To help clarify what people in the San Diego area are actually paying for solar, we’ve gathered and organized the regional prices and solar installation data into our Cost of Solar Index for California. The Index shows the average cost of solar in San Diego the average system sizes and a comparison of San Diego prices to the rest of the state.
$15,600
Average Cost of Solar Installations in San Diego After ITC in 2019
After we subtracted the available financial incentives, this is the average price San Diego homeowners paid for cash purchased systems.
6.8 kW
Average System Size of Residential Solar in San Diego in 2019
System sizes can vary depending on unknown variables, such as a home’s current energy requirements, roof-style, and surrounding foliage. It helps to know the average system size in your area. On average, homes in San Diego have solar installations of 6.8 kW.
$2,14
Average Cost per W in San Diego after ITC in 2019
On a per W basis, on average, San Diego residents paid $2,14 per W for solar in 2019.
Cost and Size of Average Solar Panel Systems in San Diego
When comparing San Diego’s average price to the rest of California, we see that this region’s average price ($15,543) is lower than the state’s average ($16,298). Also, San Diego’s average solar system size (6.8 kW) is lower than the state average across California (7.0 kW). In general, San Diego residents with solar have standard sized systems compared to the rest of California and are paying slightly less for them.
Solar has become a viable and cost-effective investment for hundreds of thousands of people over the past few years.
Still worrying how much does solar cost in California? Well, the good news is that California’s sunny weather and the state’s encouraging net metering policies make converting to a solar system an affordable and first-rate choice for many financially savvy homeowners.
What the heck is a killowatt?
A kilowatt (kW) is a form of measurement for energy production. 1 kW is the same as 1,000 watts of hourly energy production potential.
More Resources on Solar Costs in California
Cost of Solar Panels in California
Solar Power in California
California Solar Incentives and Rebates
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