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How do I get solar power?

Here are the steps to take to get powered by sunshine. Choose a solar installer. An installer can help you determine whether your roof is suitable for solar panels. Begin by researching qualified, insured installers online or asking for recommendations from people who’ve gone solar.

Where can I find information about solar energy research?

Visit our Solar Energy Research Database. Learn more about SETO's solar energy research. SETO resources can help you figure out what’s best for you when it comes to going solar. Consider these questions.

How do I find and compare solar installers?

There are also online tools that can help you easily find and compare solar installers. Obtain at least three bids for the PV system installation and make sure the bids are based on the same characteristics and metrics to enable comparison shopping. When interviewing installers, consider asking the following questions:

How do I choose a solar installer?

Choose a solar installer. An installer can help you determine whether your roof is suitable for solar panels. Begin by researching qualified, insured installers online or asking for recommendations from people who’ve gone solar. Comparison-shop by asking multiple installers to come assess your roof.

How can solar power help you save money?

Power your home with emissions-free, renewable energy directly from the sun. You may qualify for federal, state and local tax incentives that can help cut your installation costs. Generating energy from the sun is free—using it to power your home can help protect you from rising energy costs.

Are solar PV systems eligible for a tax credit?

Solar PV systems installed in 2020 and 2021 are eligible for a 26% tax credit. In August 2022, Congress passed an extension of the ITC, raising it to 30% for the installation of which was between 2022-2032. (Systems installed on or before December 31, 2019 were also eligible for a 30% tax credit.)