Solar in Virginia Beach / Norfolk, VA
Everything you need to know about going solar in Virginia Beach / Norfolk — local sun hours, electric rates, installation costs, and available programs.
4.5 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
13.8¢/kWh
Avg Electric Rate
$2.75/W
Solar Cost/Watt
Dominion Energy
Top Utility
Sample 8 kW System
$15,400
After 30% ITC
($22,000 before)
$1,813/yr
Est. Annual Savings
13,140 kWh/yr
8.5 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
Virginia Clean Economy Act set strong solar targets through 2045.