WattBuy’s Guide to

Solar Energy in
Tennessee

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The State of Solar in Tennessee

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

1,311

Houses with solar panels

(circa 2019)*

1,037 kWh

Average monthly energy use per household

11 kW

Average system size

1,111 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

How much does solar cost in Tennessee?

Average solar panel installation

$25,164

Federal Incentives

$7,549

Total

$17,615

Average monthly bill without solar

$127

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

12 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 Tennessee

Green Energy Property Tax Assessment

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 Tennessee

Tesla

tesla.com

Coverage

Nationwide

ADT Solar

www.adt.com/solar

Coverage

AK, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA

Titan Solar Power

titansolarpower.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA

Astrawatt Solar

www.astrawatt.solar

Coverage

FL, KS, MO, NY, OK, TN, TX

Learn About Solar in These Tennessee Cities

AlcoaAlgoodArlingtonArnold Air Force BaseArringtonBartlettBean StationBelle MeadeBerry HillBloomingdaleBluff CityBrentwoodBricevilleBrunswickCentralChattanoogaChurch HillClarksvilleClevelandClintonCollegedaleColliervilleColonial HeightsColumbiaCookevilleCorrytonEagleton VillageEast BrainerdEast ClevelandEast RidgeElizabethtonFairmountFarragutForest HillsFranklinFriendsvilleGallatinGatlinburgGermantownGoodlettsvilleGrayGreen HillGreenbackHamptonHarrisonHeiskellHendersonvilleHopewellHunterJacksonJohnson CityJonesboroughKarnsKingsportKnoxvilleLa VergneLakelandLakesiteLenoir CityLookout MountainLoudonLouisvilleLynchburgMadisonvilleManchesterMaryvilleMascotMcDonaldMemphisMiddle ValleyMidwayMillersvilleMillingtonMorristownMount CarmelMount JulietMurfreesboroNashvilleNolensvilleNormandyOak GroveOak HillOak RidgeOakfieldOliver SpringsOoltewahPigeon ForgePine CrestPiney FlatsPipertonPowellRed BankRidgesideRockfordRocky TopRural HillRussellvilleSeviervilleSeymourSignal MountainSmyrnaSoddy-DaisySouth ClevelandSpurgeonStrawberry PlainsTalbottTellico VillageThree WayTullahomaUnicoiVonoreWaldenWallandWataugaWhite PineWildwood LakeWoodlawn

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