Guide to solar panels in Wildomar, CA (2021)
Updated August 19, 2020
Wildomar is a great place to go solar. You’re probably using SCE as your utility. SCE has high rates, which helps make solar a great investment.
The most significant incentive to install solar panels in Wildomar is the 26% federal tax credit. However, the tax credit is set to step down to 22% at the end of 2020. This means in order to maximize your savings potential, the best time to go solar in Wildomar is now.
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Current cost of solar panels in Wildomar
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Prices based on a 6.0kW system, after 26% federal tax credit
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Net profit (savings less system cost)
$40,851-$49,929
Payback period
6-7.4 years
Recommended size for the selected utility bill
6.0kW
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Current solar incentives and tax credits available in Wildomar, CA
The 26% federal solar tax credit explained
The federal solar tax credit is equal to 26% of the total cost of installing solar panels on your home. The amount of the tax credit is then deducted from your federal taxes. You can claim the credit over several years if the amount you owe in taxes is less than the amount of your tax credit. You can only take advantage of the federal tax credit if you pay federal income taxes.
Keep in mind that the federal solar tax credit is set to step down at the end of 2022, falling from 26% of costs to just 22%. So, the best time to go solar is now, so you can maximize your solar savings.
How much will solar panels on my home save me?
The answer to this question depends on your electricity usage. Generally speaking, the higher your power usage, the greater your potential savings are from installing solar.
The average monthly electricity usage in California is about 547 kWh per month. However, you are most likely using a lot more than this since this average includes small apartments and condos.
The Wildomar solar panel savings calculator uses our database of electric rates from local utilities to convert your monthly power bill into how much electricity your home uses. From there, the calculator can work out how many solar panels you need to offset your power usage, how much a solar system will cost based on prices of local solar companies, and the amount of money you will save on your electric bill.
Cost and savings for a 8.6 kW average-sized solar system in Wildomar
Cost per watt range
$2.37 - $2.9
Average payback
7.9 - 9.7 years
Annual power production
15,306 kWh
Levelized cost of solar energy
5¢ /kWh
If you don't get solar
20¢ /kWh
(forecast avg California electric rates over the next 25 years)
Average solar savings on this system over the next 25 years
$45,360
(Savings shown after repayments of capital)
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Are solar panels worth it in Wildomar
Solar panels have fallen in price by more than 80% in the last ten years. In 2021 they also remain subsidized by the 26% federal tax credit and the net metering law making them an excellent investment. They offer a return well above the long term average return from both the share market and also property investment.
Another way to look at this question is the levelized amount you will pay for each kWh of power you will use over the next 25 years with and without solar panels. As you can see below the savings are significant.
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Table 2: Available incentive programs
| Incentive name | Eligibility | Type |
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| Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit | Federal | Personal Tax Credit |
| LADWP - Net Metering | Utility | Net Metering |
| California Solar Initiative - Single-Family Affordable Solar Housing (SASH) Program | State | Low-Income Program |
| Self-Generation Incentive Program | State | Battery Rebate |
| Property Tax Exclusion for Solar Energy Systems | State | Property Tax Incentive |
| City of San Francisco - Low-Income Solar Energy Incentive Program | City | Low-Income Program |
| Sonoma County - Energy Independence Program | Local | PACE Financing |
| NEM 2.0 | State | Net Metering |
| Western Riverside Council of Governments - HERO Financing Program | Local | PACE Financing |
Table 2: Available incentive programs
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Eligibility: Federal incentive
Type: Personal Tax Credit
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Eligibility: Utility incentive
Type: Net Metering
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Note: Please keep in mind that the best source of up-to-date information on incentives are the solar installers who specialize in your area.
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