Solar in Los Angeles, CA
Everything you need to know about going solar in Los Angeles — local sun hours, electric rates, installation costs, and available programs.
5.6 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
27.4¢/kWh
Avg Electric Rate
$2.85/W
Solar Cost/Watt
LADWP
Top Utility
Sample 8 kW System
$15,960
After 30% ITC
($22,800 before)
$4,480/yr
Est. Annual Savings
16,352 kWh/yr
3.6 yrs
Est. Payback
Estimates based on local averages for an 8 kW system. Actual results depend on roof, shading, utility plan, and consumption.
Local Programs
Net MeteringAvailable
Community SolarAvailable
NEM 3.0 shifted economics toward battery storage for new solar installations.