☀️ Updated for 2025 — 30% Federal Tax Credit in Effect
Solar Panel Cost & Savings
by State
Personalized solar estimates for all 50 states and DC. See what your neighbors are paying, which incentives apply, and how fast your system pays for itself.
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Top 10 Solar States in 2025
Ranked by installed capacity, incentives, and return on investment.
#1 Solar State
California
Avg system cost
$19k – $34k
Peak sun hours
5.5 hrs/day
Electricity rate
$0.31/kWh
Net metering
✓ Yes
View California solar guide →
#2 Solar State
North Carolina
Avg system cost
$16k – $27k
Peak sun hours
5 hrs/day
Electricity rate
$0.13/kWh
Net metering
✓ Yes
View North Carolina solar guide →
#3 Solar State
Florida
Avg system cost
$16k – $27k
Peak sun hours
5.7 hrs/day
Electricity rate
$0.14/kWh
Net metering
✓ Yes
View Florida solar guide →
#4 Solar State
Texas
Avg system cost
$16k – $27k
Peak sun hours
5.3 hrs/day
Electricity rate
$0.124/kWh
Net metering
✓ Yes
View Texas solar guide →
#5 Solar State
New York
Avg system cost
$19k – $33k
Peak sun hours
4.2 hrs/day
Electricity rate
$0.22/kWh
Net metering
✓ Yes
View New York solar guide →
#6 Solar State
Arizona
Avg system cost
$16k – $27k
Peak sun hours
6.5 hrs/day
Electricity rate
$0.131/kWh
Net metering
✓ Yes
View Arizona solar guide →
#7 Solar State
New Jersey
Avg system cost
$18k – $31k
Peak sun hours
4.5 hrs/day
Electricity rate
$0.179/kWh
Net metering
✓ Yes
View New Jersey solar guide →
#8 Solar State
Nevada
Avg system cost
$15k – $26k
Peak sun hours
6.4 hrs/day
Electricity rate
$0.128/kWh
Net metering
✓ Yes
View Nevada solar guide →
#9 Solar State
Hawaii
Avg system cost
$20k – $35k
Peak sun hours
5.6 hrs/day
Electricity rate
$0.433/kWh
Net metering
Limited
View Hawaii solar guide →
#10 Solar State
Georgia
Avg system cost
$17k – $28k
Peak sun hours
5 hrs/day
Electricity rate
$0.13/kWh
Net metering
✓ Yes
View Georgia solar guide →
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How Our Solar Estimates Work
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The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit Is Still Available in 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act extended the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) through 2032. Homeowners who install solar panels this year can claim 30% of the total cost as a credit on their federal income taxes — potentially saving $6,000–$10,000.