Mississippi Solar Guide 2026
Everything Mississippi homeowners need to know: costs, incentives, net metering policy, and what makes this state unique for solar.
Key fact about Mississippi solar
Mississippi faces a triple challenge for solar: low electricity rates, no statewide net metering, and minimal state incentives. Solar still makes sense for self-reliance and backup power, but pure bill-savings payback is very long.
Peak sun hours
5.1
hrs/day avg
Avg electricity rate
11.0¢
per kWh
Median install cost
$2.85/W
before incentives
Typical payback
16 yrs
8 kW system, avg usage
Typical 8 kW system in Mississippi
Annual production
14,892 kWh
Year-1 savings
$1,638
System cost (est.)
$22,800
No federal tax credit — Section 25D expired December 31, 2025.
Mississippi Net Metering Policy
No mandatory net metering statewide
Mississippi has no statewide net metering law. Entergy Mississippi offers a limited interconnection tariff with minimal export compensation. MPower and co-ops have varying policies. Self-consumption maximization is essential.
Mississippi Solar Incentives
Available in addition to any utility rebates. Federal 25D credit is $0 for homeowner-owned systems from 2026.
- ✓Sales tax exemption on solar equipment
- ✓Property tax exemption
Top Utilities in Mississippi
Interconnection timeline: 4–10 weeks
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