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How Much Do Solar Panels Cost In California

Of course, the average cost for solar panels will vary from city to city in California. The figures below represent a solar panel pricing range based on the average price per watt of $2.66.

System Size Avg. Cost Per Watt Low-End Price Average Price High-End Price
6 kWs $2.66 $11,970.00 $15,960.00 $19,950.00
8 kWs $2.66 $15,960.00 $21,280.00 $26,600.00
10 kWs $2.66 $19,950.00 $26,600.00 $33,250.00
12 kWs $2.66 $23,940.00 $31,920.00 $39,900.00
14 kWs $2.66 $27,930.00 $37,240.00 $46,550.00
16 kWs $2.66 $31,920.00 $42,560.00 $53,200.00

Bare in mind, the estimated prices you see above are based on the average cost per watt in California. The average price per watt in your city might be a little higher or lower depending on your city or county.

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Solar Panel Rebates In California

You might be surprised to find out that in addition to the 26% solar tax credit, there are a bare minimum of 174 solar panel rebates that you can apply for in the State of California. You can save thousands of dollars on your installation. Click the button below to view all of the solar rebates available to you.

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California Solar Panels By City

Cities In California Where Solar Is Booming

Homeowners in California are saving huge on solar panels with solar tax credits. Find out more about how you can eliminate your energy bills, improving the value of your home, and make California a little more green. Check out some of the cities where solar panels are popular in California below.

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  • Alameda
    Sunlight kWh1229.95kWh
    % Qualified92.41%
    Med. kW Potential9.5kW
  • Alhambra
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified79.00%
    Med. kW Potential6.25kW
  • Anaheim
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified96.50%
    Med. kW Potential15.75kW
  • Antioch
    Sunlight kWh1232.5kWh
    % Qualified97.92%
    Med. kW Potential14.25kW
  • Apple Valley
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified98.46%
    Med. kW Potential18.75kW
  • Arden-Arcade
    Sunlight kWh1209.55kWh
    % Qualified91.67%
    Med. kW Potential12.5kW
  • Bakersfield
    Sunlight kWh1255.45kWh
    % Qualified97.40%
    Med. kW Potential16.75kW
  • Bellflower
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified86.05%
    Med. kW Potential7.25kW
  • Berkeley
    Sunlight kWh1229.95kWh
    % Qualified87.88%
    Med. kW Potential8.25kW
  • Brentwood
    Sunlight kWh1232.5kWh
    % Qualified97.93%
    Med. kW Potential15kW
  • Buena Park
    Sunlight kWh1251.1991267946kWh
    % Qualified94.92%
    Med. kW Potential13.75kW
  • Burbank
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified80.83%
    Med. kW Potential7kW
  • Camarillo
    Sunlight kWh1309.85kWh
    % Qualified98.40%
    Med. kW Potential16.25kW
  • Carlsbad
    Sunlight kWh1294.55kWh
    % Qualified97.17%
    Med. kW Potential13kW
  • Carmichael
    Sunlight kWh1209.55kWh
    % Qualified90.77%
    Med. kW Potential13.5kW
  • Carson
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified91.99%
    Med. kW Potential9kW
  • Castro Valley
    Sunlight kWh1229.95kWh
    % Qualified96.93%
    Med. kW Potential12.5kW
  • Cathedral City
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified96.53%
    Med. kW Potential17kW
  • Chico
    Sunlight kWh1205.3kWh
    % Qualified82.19%
    Med. kW Potential11.75kW
  • Chino
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified92.05%
    Med. kW Potential9.75kW
  • Chino Hills
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified91.98%
    Med. kW Potential7.5kW
  • Chula Vista
    Sunlight kWh1294.55kWh
    % Qualified97.03%
    Med. kW Potential14.75kW
  • Citrus Heights
    Sunlight kWh1209.55kWh
    % Qualified92.43%
    Med. kW Potential13kW
  • Clovis
    Sunlight kWh1235.9kWh
    % Qualified98.33%
    Med. kW Potential16.5kW
  • Compton
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified83.19%
    Med. kW Potential6kW
  • Concord
    Sunlight kWh1232.5kWh
    % Qualified95.65%
    Med. kW Potential15.5kW
  • Corona
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified97.15%
    Med. kW Potential12.25kW
  • Costa Mesa
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified95.56%
    Med. kW Potential14.75kW
  • Daly City
    Sunlight kWh1216.35kWh
    % Qualified89.22%
    Med. kW Potential6.75kW
  • Diamond Bar
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified95.26%
    Med. kW Potential10.25kW
  • Downey
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified86.25%
    Med. kW Potential7.5kW
  • East Los Angeles
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified73.77%
    Med. kW Potential5.25kW
  • Eastvale
    Sunlight kWh1361.4768028258kWh
    % Qualified99.08%
    Med. kW Potential13.75kW
  • El Cajon
    Sunlight kWh1294.55kWh
    % Qualified95.14%
    Med. kW Potential15kW
  • El Monte
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified84.80%
    Med. kW Potential7.25kW
  • Elk Grove
    Sunlight kWh1209.55kWh
    % Qualified98.37%
    Med. kW Potential14.75kW
  • Encinitas
    Sunlight kWh1294.55kWh
    % Qualified93.27%
    Med. kW Potential12.5kW
  • Escondido
    Sunlight kWh1294.55kWh
    % Qualified95.55%
    Med. kW Potential16kW
  • Fairfield
    Sunlight kWh1224.85kWh
    % Qualified97.59%
    Med. kW Potential14.5kW
  • Folsom
    Sunlight kWh1209.55kWh
    % Qualified96.24%
    Med. kW Potential13.25kW
  • Fontana
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified94.98%
    Med. kW Potential9.25kW
  • Fountain Valley
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified98.81%
    Med. kW Potential16.5kW
  • Fremont
    Sunlight kWh1229.95kWh
    % Qualified98.07%
    Med. kW Potential16.5kW
  • Fresno
    Sunlight kWh1235.9kWh
    % Qualified95.60%
    Med. kW Potential15kW
  • Fullerton
    Sunlight kWh1251.1913651424kWh
    % Qualified95.31%
    Med. kW Potential15.25kW
  • Garden Grove
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified96.43%
    Med. kW Potential15kW
  • Glendale
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified79.25%
    Med. kW Potential7.75kW
  • Glendora
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified87.81%
    Med. kW Potential10kW
  • Hanford
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified97.72%
    Med. kW Potential14.25kW
  • Hayward
    Sunlight kWh1229.95kWh
    % Qualified96.67%
    Med. kW Potential14.5kW
  • Hemet
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified95.83%
    Med. kW Potential13.25kW
  • Hesperia
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified96.80%
    Med. kW Potential16.25kW
  • Huntington Beach
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified96.94%
    Med. kW Potential14.25kW
  • Indio
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified93.35%
    Med. kW Potential16.5kW
  • Inglewood
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified85.40%
    Med. kW Potential6.5kW
  • Irvine
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified97.17%
    Med. kW Potential13.75kW
  • Jurupa Valley
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified93.12%
    Med. kW Potential12.25kW
  • La Quinta
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified98.17%
    Med. kW Potential17.75kW
  • Laguna Niguel
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified98.20%
    Med. kW Potential13.75kW
  • Lake Elsinore
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified96.98%
    Med. kW Potential12.25kW
  • Lake Forest
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified93.68%
    Med. kW Potential14kW
  • Lakewood
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified90.03%
    Med. kW Potential6.75kW
  • Lancaster
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified96.91%
    Med. kW Potential13kW
  • Lincoln
    Sunlight kWh1203.6kWh
    % Qualified98.56%
    Med. kW Potential18.75kW
  • Livermore
    Sunlight kWh1229.95kWh
    % Qualified97.08%
    Med. kW Potential15.5kW
  • Lodi
    Sunlight kWh1224.85kWh
    % Qualified95.33%
    Med. kW Potential12.75kW
  • Long Beach
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified84.31%
    Med. kW Potential6.75kW
  • Los Angeles
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified82.01%
    Med. kW Potential8kW
  • Madera
    Sunlight kWh1243.55kWh
    % Qualified94.00%
    Med. kW Potential14.75kW
  • Manteca
    Sunlight kWh1224.85kWh
    % Qualified97.23%
    Med. kW Potential16kW
  • Menifee
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified97.47%
    Med. kW Potential15.5kW
  • Merced
    Sunlight kWh1235.05kWh
    % Qualified95.87%
    Med. kW Potential13.75kW
  • Milpitas
    Sunlight kWh1247.8kWh
    % Qualified98.16%
    Med. kW Potential15.5kW
  • Mission Viejo
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified98.73%
    Med. kW Potential16.75kW
  • Modesto
    Sunlight kWh1233.35kWh
    % Qualified95.42%
    Med. kW Potential13.75kW
  • Moreno Valley
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified98.43%
    Med. kW Potential12.25kW
  • Mountain View
    Sunlight kWh1247.8kWh
    % Qualified90.44%
    Med. kW Potential12.75kW
  • Murrieta
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified98.47%
    Med. kW Potential14kW
  • Napa
    Sunlight kWh1201.9kWh
    % Qualified91.62%
    Med. kW Potential13.5kW
  • Newport Beach
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified93.95%
    Med. kW Potential13.75kW
  • Norwalk
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified90.65%
    Med. kW Potential7.25kW
  • Novato
    Sunlight kWh1207kWh
    % Qualified94.03%
    Med. kW Potential14.25kW
  • Oakland
    Sunlight kWh1229.95kWh
    % Qualified90.24%
    Med. kW Potential8.75kW
  • Oceanside
    Sunlight kWh1294.55kWh
    % Qualified97.12%
    Med. kW Potential13.25kW
  • Ontario
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified88.54%
    Med. kW Potential9kW
  • Orange
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified96.44%
    Med. kW Potential15.5kW
  • Oxnard
    Sunlight kWh1309.85kWh
    % Qualified95.34%
    Med. kW Potential12kW
  • Palm Desert
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified97.30%
    Med. kW Potential16.75kW
  • Palm Springs
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified96.11%
    Med. kW Potential18.75kW
  • Palmdale
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified98.21%
    Med. kW Potential12.5kW
  • Palo Alto
    Sunlight kWh1247.8kWh
    % Qualified86.48%
    Med. kW Potential10kW
  • Pasadena
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified67.37%
    Med. kW Potential7kW
  • Perris
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified97.32%
    Med. kW Potential11kW
  • Petaluma
    Sunlight kWh1193.4kWh
    % Qualified96.55%
    Med. kW Potential13.5kW
  • Pittsburg
    Sunlight kWh1232.5kWh
    % Qualified97.93%
    Med. kW Potential14.25kW
  • Pleasanton
    Sunlight kWh1229.95kWh
    % Qualified96.03%
    Med. kW Potential15kW
  • Pomona
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified84.40%
    Med. kW Potential8.25kW
  • Rancho Cordova
    Sunlight kWh1209.55kWh
    % Qualified95.46%
    Med. kW Potential14.5kW
  • Rancho Cucamonga
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified94.75%
    Med. kW Potential10.5kW
  • Redding
    Sunlight kWh1178.1kWh
    % Qualified86.46%
    Med. kW Potential13.75kW
  • Redlands
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified87.55%
    Med. kW Potential9.75kW
  • Redondo Beach
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified88.83%
    Med. kW Potential7.5kW
  • Redwood City
    Sunlight kWh1216.35kWh
    % Qualified93.62%
    Med. kW Potential11.75kW
  • Rialto
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified94.50%
    Med. kW Potential10.75kW
  • Richmond
    Sunlight kWh1232.5kWh
    % Qualified95.73%
    Med. kW Potential9.75kW
  • Riverside
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified92.95%
    Med. kW Potential11.5kW
  • Rocklin
    Sunlight kWh1203.6kWh
    % Qualified97.52%
    Med. kW Potential15kW
  • Roseville
    Sunlight kWh1203.6kWh
    % Qualified97.21%
    Med. kW Potential14.5kW
  • Sacramento
    Sunlight kWh1209.55kWh
    % Qualified89.41%
    Med. kW Potential11.25kW
  • Salinas
    Sunlight kWh1228.25kWh
    % Qualified97.45%
    Med. kW Potential13.75kW
  • San Bernardino
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified86.23%
    Med. kW Potential8.5kW
  • San Clemente
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified97.09%
    Med. kW Potential14.25kW
  • San Diego
    Sunlight kWh1294.55kWh
    % Qualified94.49%
    Med. kW Potential13kW
  • San Francisco
    Sunlight kWh1126.25kWh
    % Qualified84.10%
    Med. kW Potential6kW
  • San Jose
    Sunlight kWh1247.8kWh
    % Qualified96.59%
    Med. kW Potential14.75kW
  • San Leandro
    Sunlight kWh1229.95kWh
    % Qualified96.37%
    Med. kW Potential11.5kW
  • San Marcos
    Sunlight kWh1294.55kWh
    % Qualified97.34%
    Med. kW Potential14kW
  • San Mateo
    Sunlight kWh1216.35kWh
    % Qualified92.27%
    Med. kW Potential11.5kW
  • San Ramon
    Sunlight kWh1232.5kWh
    % Qualified97.92%
    Med. kW Potential14.25kW
  • Santa Ana
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified94.46%
    Med. kW Potential12.75kW
  • Santa Barbara
    Sunlight kWh1317.5kWh
    % Qualified90.66%
    Med. kW Potential10.25kW
  • Santa Clara
    Sunlight kWh1247.8kWh
    % Qualified96.15%
    Med. kW Potential13.5kW
  • Santa Clarita
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified94.73%
    Med. kW Potential11.25kW
  • Santa Cruz
    Sunlight kWh1213.8kWh
    % Qualified85.29%
    Med. kW Potential9.25kW
  • Santa Maria
    Sunlight kWh1317.5kWh
    % Qualified97.51%
    Med. kW Potential14.5kW
  • Santa Monica
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified81.35%
    Med. kW Potential7.5kW
  • Santa Rosa
    Sunlight kWh1193.4kWh
    % Qualified92.22%
    Med. kW Potential12.25kW
  • Santee
    Sunlight kWh1294.55kWh
    % Qualified97.01%
    Med. kW Potential15.5kW
  • Simi Valley
    Sunlight kWh1309.85kWh
    % Qualified97.97%
    Med. kW Potential15.5kW
  • South Gate
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified70.29%
    Med. kW Potential5kW
  • South San Francisco
    Sunlight kWh1216.35kWh
    % Qualified95.09%
    Med. kW Potential8.75kW
  • Stockton
    Sunlight kWh1224.85kWh
    % Qualified97.43%
    Med. kW Potential14kW
  • Sunnyvale
    Sunlight kWh1247.8kWh
    % Qualified96.80%
    Med. kW Potential15.25kW
  • Temecula
    Sunlight kWh1361.7kWh
    % Qualified98.70%
    Med. kW Potential13kW
  • Thousand Oaks
    Sunlight kWh1309.85kWh
    % Qualified97.20%
    Med. kW Potential16.75kW
  • Torrance
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified91.96%
    Med. kW Potential9.25kW
  • Tulare
    Sunlight kWh1242.7kWh
    % Qualified97.83%
    Med. kW Potential17kW
  • Turlock
    Sunlight kWh1233.35kWh
    % Qualified96.46%
    Med. kW Potential16kW
  • Tustin
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified97.35%
    Med. kW Potential15.5kW
  • Union City
    Sunlight kWh1229.95kWh
    % Qualified98.45%
    Med. kW Potential15.75kW
  • Upland
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified90.85%
    Med. kW Potential11.25kW
  • Vacaville
    Sunlight kWh1224.85kWh
    % Qualified96.01%
    Med. kW Potential11.75kW
  • Vallejo
    Sunlight kWh1224.85kWh
    % Qualified96.06%
    Med. kW Potential12.25kW
  • Ventura
    Sunlight kWh1309.85kWh
    % Qualified95.32%
    Med. kW Potential13kW
  • Victorville
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified97.92%
    Med. kW Potential13.75kW
  • Visalia
    Sunlight kWh1242.7kWh
    % Qualified97.51%
    Med. kW Potential17.5kW
  • Vista
    Sunlight kWh1294.55kWh
    % Qualified96.17%
    Med. kW Potential14kW
  • Walnut Creek
    Sunlight kWh1232.5kWh
    % Qualified92.92%
    Med. kW Potential17.25kW
  • West Covina
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified90.63%
    Med. kW Potential10kW
  • West Sacramento
    Sunlight kWh1212.95kWh
    % Qualified91.25%
    Med. kW Potential12.5kW
  • Westminster
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified96.67%
    Med. kW Potential14.5kW
  • Whittier
    Sunlight kWh1405.05kWh
    % Qualified81.80%
    Med. kW Potential7.75kW
  • Woodland
    Sunlight kWh1212.95kWh
    % Qualified90.86%
    Med. kW Potential11.75kW
  • Yorba Linda
    Sunlight kWh1251.2kWh
    % Qualified97.76%
    Med. kW Potential17.5kW
  • Yuba City
    Sunlight kWh1203.6kWh
    % Qualified94.85%
    Med. kW Potential15.75kW
  • Yucaipa
    Sunlight kWh1437.35kWh
    % Qualified89.23%
    Med. kW Potential10.5kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Solar Panels In California

Still have questions about getting solar panels installed at your home or property in California? Browse some of our most common questions and answers below.

What is the best way to clean solar panels?

In most cases, your solar panels will get a good cleaning every time it rains. However, if you’re in an area that doesn’t get rain very often, you can use a garden hose, a large sponge, and mild dish soap to clean your solar panels. Never use harsh chemicals, pressure washers, or any abrasives that might scratch the surface of your panels. Many solar panel installation companies will also offer inexpensive panel cleaning and maintenance.

How long does it take to break even on solar panels?

The time it takes to break even on your solar panel investment will depend on a number of things including the total cost for your system, whether you’re financing or you buy outright, and several other factors. However, the typical time range to break even is about 8 to 11 years for most residential solar panel systems.

How do you clean solar panels?

In most cases, cleaning your solar panels isn’t really necessary. They get a great rinse off every time it rains. However, if you live in a dry state you may need to clean them from time to time. It’s generally advised that you hire a professional to do this so that you don’t do any unintended damage to your solar panels. However, if you plan to do it yourself, it’s not all that difficult. All you really need is a hose, a good brush, and some patience. Make sure to take your time and gently, but thoroughly scrub the panels until all the dirt and debris is removed.

How Is Solar Energy Produced?

When the photons in sunlight hit the atoms in your solar panel, electrons can be kicked loose. Solar panels are designed to collect these disassociated electrons and store them in a battery to power your home and electronics.

How many solar panels do I need?

In order to figure out how many solar panels you need, you’ll need to determine how much energy your household uses, how many panels you can fit on your roof, the peak sunlight in your area, how efficient the panels you’re considering are, and whether net metering is available in your area. The easiest way to find out is to get a solar panel estimate from a local installer.

How much do solar panels cost?

When it comes to the all-in price of installing solar panels, several factors can have an impact. Some of the most common factors that affect the pricing of solar panel installation are the type of solar panels you’re using, the number of solar panels you’re installing, your roof type, and interconnection costs. You can learn more about solar panel costs in this resource.

How long do solar panels last?

Solar panels have a typical lifespan of 25 to 30 years. Once solar panels reach this point they begin to decline in efficiency. However, with recent advances in solar panel technology, it could make more sense to replace your solar panels in 10 years to maximize the improved efficiency.

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Interesting Info About California

California, also known as the Golden State, ranks number 1 overall for population. It has seen a population growth of 6.10% since 2010. You might be surprised to find out that 56.1% of the people in California own their homes. This means that of the 39,538,223 people in California, 56.1% are potentially elligible to install solar panels at their home. Click here to find out if you're elligible for solar panels. A few fun facts about the state of California: 1) it is actually the home of "General Sherman," a 3,500-year-old tree, and a stand of bristlecone pines 4,000 years old are the world's oldest living things, and number 2, the state motto is "Eureka (I have found it)".

California has a total area of 155,779.22 square miles of which 155,779.22 square miles is land. The highest elevation in the State of California is 14,494 feet and the lowest point is ?2822 making the average elevation 2,900 feet. With these elevations, solar panel installation is usually a breeze.

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