Solar Panel Cost in Georgia (2026)
Installed solar in Georgia runs about $2.55 per watt — roughly 1% below the national average of $2.58/W. With the federal residential tax credit (25D) gone as of 2026, payback here rests on a $0.14/kWh power price and 5.0 daily peak sun hours.
Worked example: a typical $150/month home in Georgia
A $150/month electric bill in Georgia works out to about 12,857 kWh a year. Sizing a cash-purchase system to cover 100% of that:
System size
9.2 kW
Panels
23
Annual offset
104%
Gross cost
$25,960
Federal credit (25D)
$0
Expired 12/31/2025 — $0
State incentive
$0
Net cost
$25,960
Payback
11.7 yr
25-year savings
$42,444
Last updated June 30, 2026
Georgia solar numbers
- Installed price
- $2.55 / watt
- Electricity price
- $0.14 / kWh
- Peak sun hours
- 5.0 hrs/day
- State incentive
- 0%
- Net-metering value
- 100% of retail
Local context: Georgia's solar is sun-rich but net-metering caps and monthly fees vary sharply by utility.
Estimate your own Georgia system
Adjust the bill, ownership, and battery options below — it's pre-set to Georgia's pricing and sun hours.
Estimated system cost
$29,684–$38,556
12.4 kW31 panels
Low $30kMost likely ~$34,120High $39k
Federal tax credit
— expired Dec 2025, we won't pretend otherwise
$0
State & utility incentives
$0
Est. annual savings
$2,535
Payback period
~11.5 yr
Net cost
$30k–$39k
25-year net savings
+$58,076
iA ballpark estimate for planning — not a final quote.
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