Most addresses
Dominion Energy South Carolina
- Average home rate (2024)
- 14.59¢/kWh
- Paid for exported solar
- about 2.8–4.1¢ per kWh
- Net-metered home solar, utility-wide
- 16,090
SC solar company · Daniel Island office
Solar panel installation in North Charleston, SC
Comparing solar companies in North Charleston? We handle solar panel installation in North Charleston from your first Dominion Energy bill review to switch-on. Across North Charleston’s neighborhoods and commercial corridors, we install solar for both homes and businesses, from one accountable local team.
- $18,098 typical cost after the 25% SC credit (9.5 kW)
- Lifetime full-system and roof-penetration warranty
- Our own crews, owner-run, callbacks within the hour
Free roof and bill assessment
Takes under a minute. No pressure, and no guaranteed-savings math.
- 30+ yrscombined team experience
- ~450combined experienced installs
- Lifetimefull-system + roof-penetration warranty
- StatewideSC-based crews, callbacks within the hour
- Daniel Island, SC Our office: 500 Seven Farms Drive, #301, Daniel Island, SC 29492
Solar in North Charleston · as of October 2026
Key takeaways
- A typical 9.5 kW system here costs about $24,130 installed, or $18,098 after South Carolina’s 25% credit.
- The federal homeowner credit ended on December 31, 2025. The 25% SC credit did not.
- One-for-one net metering closed to new applicants on 1 June 2021, and new Dominion Energy South Carolina systems are credited under Solar Choice instead, at roughly 2.8–4.1¢ per kWh for exports.
- Permits, HOAs and coastal wind rules shape the design. We handle the paperwork for all of it.
Bill-to-size
What size system does your North Charleston bill need?
Enter up to three recent bills. We average them, convert to kilowatt-hours at your own rate, and show the size band that covers your usage. Nothing is sent anywhere until you choose to send it.
Your size band will appear here.
Add one bill and your rate to start.
- Yearly usage
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- System size
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- Likely production
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- Installed price band
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- South Carolina credit
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Your figures travel with the form, so you do not retype them.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. Real sizing depends on the roof planes, shade and the panel we can actually get, and we confirm it on site. The price band uses $2.54 per watt for North Charleston. Tax treatment depends on your own liability. We are not tax advisers.
Solar in North Charleston
Solar companies in North Charleston: what is different here
North Charleston is served by Dominion Energy South Carolina, whose current Solar Choice program credits exported power on a time-of-use basis rather than the retired 1:1 net metering. With a strong mix of residential and commercial rooftops here, we handle everything from a single-family install to a warehouse or storefront array.
Commercial and residential projects have different permitting and interconnection paths, and we manage both. Where HOAs apply, we prepare the architectural-review packet, and every roof penetration is backed by our lifetime roof-penetration warranty.
Homes in North Charleston
What North Charleston's homes mean for solar
- 23,058owner-occupied homes (49% of 47,528)
- 1995median year homes were built
- 49%of homes are single-family detached
- $268kmedian owner-occupied home value
- Half of North Charleston homes are more than 31 years old, so the roof check matters here: a roof with under ten years left should be replaced before solar goes on, or at the same time.
- Only 49% of homes are single-family detached. In townhomes and condos the association or shared roof decides first, so we check governing documents before anything else.
- 23,058 North Charleston households own their home, the ones who can install and claim the state credit.
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for North Charleston city. Estimates, rounded.
Honest numbers
Solar panel cost in North Charleston, and what you can claim
$2.54 per watt local benchmark, July 2026. Worked examples, not a quote.
| System size | Before incentives | SC 25% credit | Net after credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 kW | $15,240 | $3,810 over 2 tax years | $11,430 |
| 9.5 kWClosest to our ~9.5 kW average system | $24,130 | $6,033 over 2 tax years | $18,098 |
| 12 kW | $30,480 | $7,620 over 3 tax years | $22,860 |
- EndedFederal 30% homeowner creditEnded December 31, 2025 (IRS).
- AvailableSC 25% state credit (TC-38)$6,033 over 2 tax years on a 9.5 kW system here.
- AvailableProperty taxQualifying residential systems of 20 kW or less are exempt from South Carolina property tax.
- NoneDominion Energy cash rebateNone from Dominion Energy South Carolina.
Buying or leasing: what changes in 2026
| You own it (cash or loan) | Lease or PPA | |
|---|---|---|
| SC 25% state credit | You claim it | You cannot claim it |
| Upfront cost | Cash, or a loan from $0 down | Usually none |
| When you sell the house | The system is part of the home | The buyer must take over the agreement |
| Price over time | Fixed once paid off | Check for a yearly escalator |
One-for-one net metering closed to new applicants on 1 June 2021, and new Dominion Energy South Carolina systems are credited under Solar Choice instead, at roughly 2.8–4.1¢ per kWh for exports. Solar panel cost in North Charleston: the full breakdown · North Charleston solar incentives · Financing options
Your utility decides payback
Two utilities serve North Charleston. They do not pay the same.
Dominion Energy South Carolina and Berkeley Electric Cooperative split North Charleston street by street. We read yours off your bill first.
Some addresses
Berkeley Electric Cooperative
- Average home rate (2024)
- 14.93¢/kWh
- Paid for exported solar
- Set by the co-op; we confirm it per account
- Net-metered home solar, utility-wide
- 1,857
For comparison: South Carolina average 14.23¢ · U.S. average 16.48¢. South Carolina had 40,055 net-metered home solar systems at the end of 2024.
Rates: US EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 averages incl. fixed charges, not tariffs. Export terms as of July 2026.
North Charleston sun, month by month
What a 9.5 kW system makes in North Charleston
About 14,300 kWh a year from a south-facing roof with no shade. May is the strongest month at about 1,377 kWh and December the weakest at about 911 kWh.
Your roof will differ. Older neighbourhoods carry substantial tree canopy, while the commercial and industrial corridors are largely open.
Estimate: NASA POWER sun data for North Charleston, PVWatts model, south-facing, no shade.
North Charleston specifics
What installing in North Charleston actually involves
Six things shape a North Charleston design. Getting them right is most of the job.
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Your utility, confirmed per address
Most of North Charleston is on Dominion Energy South Carolina, but Berkeley Electric Cooperative serves some addresses. Your utility sets what you are paid for exported power.
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What shades your roof here
Older neighbourhoods carry substantial tree canopy, while the commercial and industrial corridors are largely open. Roof-by-roof variation here is wider than most of the metro.
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Coastal mounting and wind load
Charleston County coastal wind loading applies, and the large low-slope commercial roofs common here need ballast and membrane detail rather than shingle mounting.
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Architectural review and HOAs
Residential HOAs are common in the newer subdivisions, and some older districts have design overlays. Commercial frontages can also be subject to review.
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Outages and climate
Storm-season outages affect this part of the metro as much as the peninsula, and backup matters as much for small business continuity here as for homes.
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Permits in Charleston County
A building permit and a separate electrical permit for a rooftop system. We pull all of it and manage the inspection sequence.
Before you sign
How to choose a solar company in North Charleston
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The licence covers the work
Look the business up with SC LLR (the Residential Builders Commission and contractor licensing) before you sign, and ask which licence covers the electrical work in Charleston County.
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Who is on the roof
Ask who installs and who services the system. Our own crews do both, from Daniel Island.
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About 14,300 kWh a year, in writing
That is the unshaded ceiling for a 9.5 kW system in North Charleston. A quote far above it, or one with no kWh figure, is guessing.
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Dominion Energy, by name
The quote should use about 2.8–4.1¢ per kWh for exports, or the terms of whichever utility your bill names, not a national average.
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The credit, year by year
9.5 kW at $24,130 claims $6,033 over 2 tax years. A quote should show that schedule, not one lump sum.
How it works
From your bill to switch-on, and you file nothing
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Free assessment
We read 12 months of your Dominion Energy bills (or whichever utility your bill names) and check roof age, shade and orientation, plus the coastal attachment detail.
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Design and a written quote
One North Charleston design sized to your usage at the $2.54 per watt benchmark, with annual kWh and the 25% SC credit year by year.
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Approvals
6 approvals in Charleston County. We file all of them.
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Installation and inspection
Coastal wind-load attachment and salt-rated hardware, then the Charleston County inspections, which we book and attend.
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Switch-on
Dominion Energy approves the interconnection and adds its about $14 a month solar charge. We tell you the day you are live.
Every approval a North Charleston system has to clear (6)
- A building permit and a separate electrical permit for a rooftop system
- Standard plan review for systems of roughly 10 kW and above, which covers all commercial work
- A zoning review as well for any ground-mounted array
- An additional electrical permit where battery storage is included
- Structural review and coastal wind-load detailing
- Utility interconnection approval before energising
Dominion Energy also charges a standing monthly fee of about $14 a month on solar accounts, which we include in payback.
Want this mapped onto your roof? The assessment is free and takes one visit.
Book my free assessment or call (843) 310-1128Our work
Real systems our crews have installed
Our own job photos, not stock or renders. Charleston County coastal wind loading applies, and the large low-slope commercial roofs common here need ballast and membrane detail rather than shingle mounting.
ResidentialClean rooftop layoutBlack-framed panels
ResidentialMulti-facet metal roofWooded aerial view- ResidentialFull black-on-blackPoolside single-story home
ResidentialStanding-seam metal roofLakeside multi-facet install
ResidentialDetached garage arrayFarmhouse-style home
ResidentialShingle rooftop arrayBackyard-facing slope
Photo locations are not published.
North Charleston solar FAQ
Common questions from North Charleston homeowners
Who is my electric utility in North Charleston?
North Charleston is served by Dominion Energy South Carolina. How your exported solar is credited depends on your plan and address, which we confirm during the assessment.
What is the best solar company in North Charleston, SC?
The one whose licence checks out with SC LLR (the Residential Builders Commission and contractor licensing), whose quote names Dominion Energy and states about 14,300 kWh a year for 9.5 kW, and who services what it installs. Ours does all three, with a lifetime full-system warranty.
How much do solar panels cost in North Charleston?
At the $2.54 per watt benchmark, a 6 kW system is about $15,240 installed and a 9.5 kW system about $24,130. South Carolina’s 25% state credit brings those to about $11,430 and $18,098, claimed at up to $3,500 a year. In North Charleston that 9.5 kW system makes about 14,300 kWh a year unshaded; your quote depends on roof, shade and usage.
Does North Charleston have net metering?
One-for-one net metering closed to new applicants on 1 June 2021, and new Dominion Energy South Carolina systems are credited under Solar Choice instead, at roughly 2.8–4.1¢ per kWh for exports. Dominion Energy South Carolina households paid about 14.6¢ per kWh on average in 2024, so every kWh you use at home is worth more than one you export, and we size to your usage rather than to fill the roof.
Is there still a federal solar tax credit in 2026?
Not for homeowners who buy: it ended December 31, 2025. South Carolina’s 25% state credit still applies to systems you own, capped at $3,500 a year with a 10-year carry-forward.
Will solar raise my property taxes in North Charleston?
Qualifying residential systems of 20 kW or less are exempt from South Carolina property tax. Check with the Charleston County assessor.
Should I lease or buy solar in North Charleston?
49% of North Charleston homes are owner-occupied, and for owners the choice is real. Buying, with cash or a loan, means you own the system, can claim South Carolina’s 25% credit, and add an asset to the house. With a lease or power purchase agreement the provider owns the panels, so you cannot claim the state credit for them, and a buyer of your home has to take over the agreement.
Do North Charleston HOAs allow solar panel installation?
Where a North Charleston neighborhood has an HOA, yes, and we handle the architectural-review paperwork for you as part of the install.
What permits does solar panel installation in North Charleston need?
A building permit and a separate electrical permit for a rooftop system; Standard plan review for systems of roughly 10 kW and above, which covers all commercial work; A zoning review as well for any ground-mounted array; An additional electrical permit where battery storage is included. We pull every one through Charleston County and book the inspections.
What are the downsides of solar here?
Your roof needs replacing within about five years. Your power bill is under roughly $90 a month. Tree canopy shades your best roof planes for much of the day.
Free assessment · North Charleston, SC
See what solar looks like at your North Charleston address
We read your bill, confirm your Dominion Energy South Carolina export terms, and tell you what your roof in Charleston County will actually carry, and say so if it will not pay.
- Most addresses here are on Dominion Energy South Carolina, but Berkeley Electric Cooperative serves some addresses. We confirm yours from your bill before we quote anything
- A building permit and a separate electrical permit for a rooftop system: we pull it and manage the inspections
- Residential HOAs are common in the newer subdivisions, and some older districts have design overlays.
Prefer to talk? (843) 310-1128
Coverage
Are you a solar company near me in North Charleston?
Yes. We install in North Charleston and across Charleston County, from our office on Daniel Island in the Charleston metro. Dominion Energy South Carolina territory is the one we quote against here, and the permit route is North Charleston’s own.
What "near me" usually means for a solar job
Distance matters less than three things: whether we are licensed in your state, which utility meters your house, and whether a crew can get back to you for service. All three are settled before we quote, not after.
How to check in one step
Call (843) 310-1128 and give us your address, or send it with the form on this page. We will tell you the same day whether you are inside a market we serve, and we will say so plainly if you are not.
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