Georgia Solar Guide 2026
Everything Georgia homeowners need to know: costs, incentives, net metering policy, and what makes this state unique for solar.
Key fact about Georgia solar
Georgia's solar market is booming with utility-scale solar but residential adoption lags due to low electricity rates and Georgia Power's limited net metering. Self-consumption and batteries are key strategies.
Peak sun hours
5.2
hrs/day avg
Avg electricity rate
13.0¢
per kWh
Median install cost
$2.75/W
before incentives
Typical payback
10 yrs
8 kW system, avg usage
Typical 8 kW system in Georgia
Annual production
15,184 kWh
Year-1 savings
$1,974
System cost (est.)
$22,000
No federal tax credit — Section 25D expired December 31, 2025.
Georgia Net Metering Policy
Net metering (varies by utility)
Georgia has no statewide net metering mandate. Georgia Power offers a Sell All / Buy All program and a customer generation rider. Rate varies by program — self-consumption maximization often yields best results.
Georgia Solar Incentives
Available in addition to any utility rebates. Federal 25D credit is $0 for homeowner-owned systems from 2026.
- ✓Property tax exemption on added home value
- ✓Sales tax exemption
- ✓Georgia Power periodic rebates (check availability)
Top Utilities in Georgia
Interconnection timeline: 4–10 weeks
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