WattBuy’s Guide to

Solar Energy in
Alabama

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The State of Solar in Alabama

Here are a few numbers showing how popular solar energy is in Alabama and how much solar energy potential there is on average.

547

Houses with solar panels

(circa 2019)*

1,138 kWh

Average monthly energy use per household

12 kW

Average system size

1,266 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

How much does solar cost in Alabama?

Average solar panel installation

$27,199

Federal Incentives

$8,160

Total

$19,039

Average monthly bill without solar

$170

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

10 years
Tax Credits Available

Free money (kind of)

The Inflation Reduction Act has made it easier and more affordable than ever to go solar, thanks to a 30% federal tax credit. This means that for every $10,000 you spend on solar panels, you can deduct $3,000 from your federal taxes.

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Solar Incentives in Alabama

Local Option - Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy FacilitiesSee Details

The Solar Process

Getting solar panels may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you can expect.

1

Understand your energy needs

Take a closer look at your energy usage to determine how much solar power you'll require.

2

Get quotes and choose an installer

Reach out to multiple solar companies to gather quotes and select the one that best fits your needs and budget.

3

Design the system

Work with your chosen installer to design a solar system customized to your specific requirements and goals.

4

Obtain the necessary permit

Take care of the paperwork and permits required by local authorities before installing your solar panels.

5

Install solar panels

Let the professionals handle the installation of your solar panels and related equipment.

6

Inspection time

Have your newly installed solar system inspected to ensure it meets safety and quality standards.

7

Lights on!

Connect your solar system to the electrical grid and start generating clean, renewable energy for your home or business.

Solar Installers in Alabama

Twickenham Solar Co

www.solar-huntsville.com/contact-us

Coverage

AL

Solar Technology Alabama

solartechnologyalabama.com

Coverage

AL

Tesla

tesla.com

Coverage

Nationwide

Learn About Solar in These Alabama Cities

AdamsvilleAlabasterAlbertvilleAlexandriaAlpineAnnistonAthensAttallaAuburnBayou La BatreBessemerBirminghamBlue RidgeBoazBon AirBon SecourBrightonBrooksideBrookwoodBrownsboroCaleraCenter PointChelseaChickasawChildersburgChoccoloccoClayCoalburgCoalingCodenConcordCoosadaCottondaleCowartsCullmanDalevilleDaphneDeatsvilleDecaturDocenaDothanEdgewaterElmoreEnterpriseFairfieldFairhopeFlorenceFoleyForestdaleFort MitchellFort RuckerFostersFultondaleGadsdenGardendaleGlencoeGood HopeGrand BayGrayson ValleyGraysvilleGrimesGulf ShoresGuntersvilleHarvestHeadlandHelenaHobson CityHokes BluffHoltHomewoodHooverHope HullHortonHueytownHuntsvilleIndian Springs VillageIrondaleIrvingtonJacksonvilleKillenKinseyLaceys SpringLadoniaLake PurdyLeedsLevel PlainsLincolnLipscombLoxleyMadisonMagnolia SpringsMalvernMaytownMcCallaMcDonald ChapelMeadowbrookMeridianvilleMidfieldMidland CityMignonMillbrookMinorMobileMontevalloMontgomeryMontroseMoodyMoores MillMooresvilleMoundvilleMount OliveMountain BrookMuscle ShoalsNapier FieldNew BrocktonNew MarketNorthportOak GroveOpelikaOrange BeachOwens Cross RoadsOxfordOzarkPelhamPhenix CityPike RoadPinsonPleasant GrovePoint ClearPrattvillePricevillePrichardRainbow CityRedstone ArsenalRehobethRobertsdaleSaginawSaint ElmoSaint FlorianSaksSaralandSardis CitySatsumaSealeSemmesShannonSheffieldSilverhillSmiths StationSouth VinemontSpanish FortSterrettSummerdaleSycamoreSylacaugaSylvan SpringsTalladegaTannerTarrantTaylorTheodoreTillmans CornerTrianaTrinityTroyTrussvilleTuscaloosaTuscumbiaUnderwood-PetersvilleValhermoso SpringsVanceVandiverVestavia HillsVinemontWaldoWatsonWeaverWebbWest End-Cobb TownWetumpkaWilmer

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*Source: Project Sunroof