GEORGIA
Solar in Georgia
Georgia is one of the sunniest states in the nation, with an average of 218 sunny days each year.* This ample access to sunlight allows Georgia to make the most of solar energy production throughout the state.
Georgia is currently the 9th-ranked solar state in the U.S. due to its impressive solar energy production.* The state has invested $3.7 billion into solar energy, which has paid off in Georgia’s newfound ability to power 359,160 homes with its existing solar installations.
Solar potential in Georgia?
Georgia has a high potential for solar energy production. The state receives an average of 5.38 hours of sunshine per day, and the average annual solar irradiance is 5.274 kWh/m2. This means that solar panels in Georgia can generate a significant amount of electricity. Solar irradiance is the amount of solar energy that reaches a surface. The higher the solar irradiance, the more electricity solar panels can generate. Georgia has a high solar irradiance, which means that solar panels in Georgia can generate a significant amount of electricity.
Cost of solar in Georgia?
The cost of solar panels for homes can vary, even in the same state, due to a range of factors. These include:
Roof space
Household’s energy needs
Quality of the solar panels
Angle of the roof
In Georgia, we found that the average cost of owning a 5 kW solar system ranges from $11,150 to $14,850, or in other words from $2.23 to $2.97 per watt. And that’s before considering the benefits of any available tax credits or incentives.
Advantages?
Switching to solar in Georgia is an excellent way for residents to contribute to the state’s clean energy goals. A 2021 report found that 100% clean energy is feasible in Georgia by 2035.* When individual homeowners make the switch to solar panels, they do their part to contribute to this clean energy initiative.
Going solar can also offset Georgia’s carbon emissions. If Georgia achieved its solar capacity of 35,000 MW, the state would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 26.8 million, which is the equivalent of taking 5.7 million cars off the road for an entire year.*
Disadvantages?
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Shade: Solar panels need direct sunlight to generate electricity. If your home is in a shady area, or things are covering your panels you may not be able to generate as much electricity with solar panels.
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Weather: Some Solar panels can be damaged by hail, snow, and strong winds. However, our solar panels are designed to withstand these conditions and even extreme weather conditions like hurricanes, tornado, and blizzards.
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Panels aesthetic: Our solar panels are different. They are all black, sleek, and thin. They have a more modern look. Some people find solar panels on homes unattractive and if your feel like that we also offer Ground mount installations. It’s a great option if you have open land that receives good sunlight.
Georgia state policies?
These policies include:
Net metering: Net metering is a policy that allows solar customers to sell excess electricity back to their utility company at the retail rate. This can help offset the cost of your solar system.
Property tax exemption: Georgia exempts solar panels from property taxes. This means that you will not have to pay property taxes on the value of your solar panels.
Sales tax exemption: Georgia exempts solar panels from sales tax. This means that you will not have to pay sales tax on the purchase of your solar panels.
Rebate programs: There are a number of rebate programs available for solar energy systems in Georgia. These rebate programs can help to offset the cost of your solar system.
Utility company incentives: Some utility companies in Georgia offer incentives for homeowners who install solar panels. These incentives can include discounts on your electricity bill or payments for excess electricity that you generate.
First, the Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015 established a program that facilitates financing arrangements between private solar providers and homeowners.* This program can reduce or even eliminate up-front costs of going solar.
Georgia Power, a Georgia-based utility company, will buy back any excess solar energy that customers produce through their solar installations.* Customers can participate in this program on a first-come, first-serve basis until Georgia Power generates 0.2% of its peak power demand through solar.
Finally, Georgia residents can benefit from the federal investment tax credit, a 30% income tax credit for homeowners who power their homes using solar energy.
Maintaining solar panels?
Solar panels are relatively low-maintenance. However, you should have them cleaned every few years to remove dirt, dust, and debris. You can clean your solar panels yourself, or you can hire a professional to do it for you.
What's the best way to go solar?
Are you interested in going solar in Arizona? If so, we can help!
Going solar may feel like a big decision, but the significant energy savings and carbon emission reductions going solar produces make it worthwhile for Georgia homeowners.
Before going solar, be sure to keep in mind factors that will affect the output of clean energy to your home. For instance, South-facing roofs generate the most energy, followed by west-facing roofs. North-facing roofs generate the least amount of energy. We look into multiple aspects to make sure you have the most effective setup such as roof orientation, roof pitch, shade, and weather.
We offer a free virtual consultation and savings report to help you determine if solar is right for you. We will also help you access solar incentives and rebates to reduce the cost of installation.
Freedom Forever solar panels system is Top-Tier and backed by a 25-year full system production guarantee. We also offer a satisfaction guarantee, so you can be sure that you are making the right decision and test it out stress free.
If you are interested in learning more about solar power in Arizona, please contact us today for a free virtual consultation.
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