South Carolina · 2026 planning tool

Solar cost calculator

Get a ballpark system size and installed-cost range from your monthly bill. This is education, not a quote—no guaranteed savings, no pressure.

Your inputs

Rate is an assumption for sizing only—not your exact tariff.

Default reflects a mid-2026 SC planning benchmark; real bids vary.

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Estimate

Est. annual usage
Est. system size
Gross installed cost range
After simplified SC credit view

Ranges assume ~1,400–1,550 sun-hours-equivalent production factors and are for education only. Your roof, utility program, and equipment decide the real number.

Calculator FAQ

Straight answers on these numbers

How accurate is this solar cost calculator?

It is a planning estimate only. Real cost depends on your roof, shading, electrical panel, utility interconnection, equipment choices, and labor. Use it to get oriented, then a free on-site assessment for figures you can act on.

Does this include the South Carolina tax credit?

The optional toggle subtracts a simplified view of SC’s 25% state income-tax credit (subject to annual and lifetime caps). Whether you can claim it depends on your tax situation—confirm with a tax professional. The federal residential credit expired for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025.

Why does utility matter for payback?

After 1:1 net metering closed for many new residential systems, exported energy is often credited below the retail rate. Self-consumption and storage change the math. We model your utility during the free assessment.

What average system size do you install?

Many homes we design land near about 9.5 kW, but the right size is driven by your usage and goals—not a sales quota.

Free, no-pressure assessment

Ready for figures based on your roof—not a national average?

Book a free assessment. We’ll model your usage, utility, and roof and tell you honestly whether solar is worth it for you.

Mon–Sat, 10am–6:30pm ET · We typically follow up within the hour.

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