WattBuy’s Guide to

Solar Energy in
Statesville

North Carolina

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The State of Solar in Statesville

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

1

Houses with solar panels

(circa 2019)*

1,104 kWh

Average monthly energy use per household

10 kW

Average system size

1,050 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

How much does solar cost in Statesville?

Average solar panel installation

$25,256

Federal Incentives

$7,577

Total

$17,679

Average monthly bill without solar

$136

Average monthly bill with solar

$7

Solar will pay for itself in

11 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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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Statesville can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Solar Incentives in Statesville

NC GreenPower Production IncentiveSee Details
Property Tax Abatement for Solar Electric Systems
Haywood EMC - Residential Heat Pump and Weatherization Loan ProgramSee Details
Catawba County - Green Construction Permitting Incentive ProgramSee Details
Piedmont EMC - Residential Solar and Energy Efficiency Loan ProgramSee Details
Duke Energy - NC Solar Rebate ProgramSee Details
Randolph EMC - ElecTel Energy Efficiency Loan ProgramSee Details

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.

This takes 8 days on average.

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 Statesville

Tesla

tesla.com

Coverage

Nationwide

Freedom Forever

freedomforever.com

Coverage

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI

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

ION Solar

www.ionsolar.com

Coverage

AZ, CO, NC, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA

Freedom Solar Power

freedomsolarpower.com

Coverage

CO, FL, NC, TX, VA

Palmetto Solar

palmetto.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA

Solar Energy World

www.solarenergyworld.com

Coverage

DC, DE, FL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC AND VA

Solar Is Freedom

www.solarisfreedom.com

Coverage

KY, NC, OH

Renu Energy Solutions

renuenergysolutions.com

Coverage

NC, SC

NC Solar Now

ncsolarnow.com/contact-us

Coverage

NC

8MSolar

8msolar.com

Coverage

NC

Cape Fear Solar Systems

capefearsolarsystems.com

Coverage

NC

Emerald Energy

www.emeraldenergync.com

Coverage

NC

SolarTyme

www.solartyme.net

Coverage

NC, SC, VA

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*Source: Project Sunroof