Maryland Solar Guide 2026
Everything Maryland homeowners need to know: costs, incentives, net metering policy, and what makes this state unique for solar.
Key fact about Maryland solar
Maryland's SREC market, $1,000 residential grant, and full retail net metering form one of the strongest incentive stacks in the Mid-Atlantic. SRECs can add $60–$80/year per kW installed.
Peak sun hours
4.5
hrs/day avg
Avg electricity rate
16.0¢
per kWh
Median install cost
$2.9/W
before incentives
Typical payback
9 yrs
8 kW system, avg usage
Typical 8 kW system in Maryland
Annual production
13,140 kWh
Year-1 savings
$2,102
System cost (est.)
$23,200
No federal tax credit — Section 25D expired December 31, 2025.
Maryland Net Metering Policy
Full retail net metering
Maryland mandates full retail net metering for systems up to 2 MW. Monthly excess credits roll forward for 12 months. Maryland is one of the strongest net metering states on the East Coast.
Maryland Solar Incentives
Available in addition to any utility rebates. Federal 25D credit is $0 for homeowner-owned systems from 2026.
- ✓SREC market (currently ~$60–$80/SREC)
- ✓Residential Clean Energy Grant ($1,000)
- ✓Property tax credit
- ✓Sales tax exemption
Top Utilities in Maryland
Interconnection timeline: 4–10 weeks
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