Solar power in Hesperia, California
Southern California Edison offers its solar customers in Hesperia 1 for 1 net metering.
There is also the federal solar tax credit, with no limit to the size of the system. This tax credit may also be used over several years. With SCE and many legislatures fighting to kill solar there's no benefit from waiting.
Net Metering Broken Down
Under net metering each kWh of unused solar generation is credited at the retail power rate. When more power is exported than drawn from the grid (normally the case) SCE can credit your account or carry credit forward up to one year after being obtained.
With excellent sun exposure and the retail energy price going up, net metering will make you a lot of money over the life of your system.
Unfortunately, under NEM-2 rules new solar customers must switch to time of use billing reducing the returns however, only by about 10%; with solar becoming cheaper and with great sun exposure in Hesperia, solar is still a great investment
The average cost of installing residential solar panels in Hesperia,
California in 2024 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 Hesperia, CA
is $13,600.
(after claiming 26% tax credit and other rebates)
The 26% federal solar tax credit explained
If you have a federal income tax liability, 26% of the cost of your solar system can be claimed as a deduction to your taxes. This incentive is claimed when you do your taxes. In order to receive the tax credit quicker it's best to do your taxes as soon as possible after installation.
What if my tax liability is less than 26% of my systems costThere is the option to claim this incentive over several years if your tax liability is less than 26% of the system cost.
How much will solar panels on my home save me?
The answer to this question depends on your electricity usage. Generally speaking the greater your power usage the greater the potential savings from installing solar.
The average monthly usage in California is only 573kWh per month however, you are most likely using a lot more than this since this average includes condos and small apartments.
The Hesperia solar panel savings calculator below will convert your monthly power spend into power usage (in kWh's) and then work out exactly how many solar panels you need to offset your usage, how much they will cost based on the prices of local solar companies and the amount you will save. Our California solar savings calculator can do this because it contains a database of the electric rates charged by City of Colton, Southern California Edison Co, Southern California Water Co, City of Rancho Cucamonga, City of Victorville - (CA)
How much can solar panels save you in Hesperia
What does the cost of a real solar system look like?
Facts about installing a 6.03kW solar system in Hesperia, CA
This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $208, however your situation may vary so try our Hesperia solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.
$12,137
Net cost of system
4 Years 5 Months
Average payback time
10,487 kWh
Annual power production
5¢/kWh
Levelized cost of solar energy
42¢/kWh
If you don't get solar
Cash flow graph based on cash purchase of this 6.03kW system
Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years
$93,594
(Prices shown after repayments of capital)
173
Solar companies in Hesperia, CA that provide pricing through the SolarEstimate marketplace.
Average total cost of solar panel installation in Hesperia
| 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 |
Find out what system size you need for your home
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 |
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.
