California, USA
Solar Blog in California
Solar guides, tips and news relevant to homeowners in California.
Avg sun hours/day
5.8 hrs
Avg electricity rate
$0.301/kWh
Monthly savings (5 kW)
$262
Top incentive: Federal ITC + SGIP storage rebate
Solar guides and tips for California homeowners.
Open Solar BlogWhy solar makes sense in California
With 5.8 peak sun hours per day and a residential rate of $0.301/kWh, a 5 kW rooftop system in California typically offsets $262/month in electricity costs. Combined with Federal ITC + SGIP storage rebate, payback periods commonly land in the 4–7 year range. Use the tools above to size your system and download a free personalised quote.