Solar power in Huntington Beach, California
Being a SCE (Southern California Edison) customer, you will receive full 1 for 1 net metering for excess power your solar system exports to the grid.
Currentl,y there is also the federal solar tax credit, which as of 2020 covers 26% of the whole cost when you do your taxes.
With many legislatures trying to kill off these incentives, the time to go solar is now.
Net Metering Broken Down
Even for a sunny surf town solar production here is amazing. Since every unused kWh of power is credited at 1 for 1 with the retail power price this puts some serious cash in your pocket.
Sadly, with NEM-2 rules you must switch to time of use billing to go solar which does reduce returns; however, only by about 10%. With excellent sun exposure, this is more than made up for.
The average cost of installing residential solar panels in Huntington Beach,
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 Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach 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 Anaheim, San Diego Gas & Electric Co, Southern California Edison Co
How much can solar panels save you in Huntington Beach
What does the cost of a real solar system look like?
Facts about installing a 8.11kW solar system in Huntington Beach, CA
This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $201, however your situation may vary so try our Huntington Beach solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.
$15,664
Net cost of system
5 Years 9 Months
Average payback time
11,485 kWh
Annual power production
5¢/kWh
Levelized cost of solar energy
37¢/kWh
If you don't get solar
Cash flow graph based on cash purchase of this 8.11kW system
Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years
$84,726
(Prices shown after repayments of capital)
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Solar companies in Huntington Beach, CA that provide pricing through the SolarEstimate marketplace.
Average total cost of solar panel installation in Huntington Beach
| 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.
