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California solar 101: must read before you buy solar panels
Last updated 05.27.22
California State 35 solar panels available
- $0.66 / W Average gross price of a solar power system as of March 2026
- 1 years Average system payback period
- $49 564 Average savings from going solar in California
- 5 ¢ / kWh Levelized cost of solar energy
- 2.87 kW Recommended system size
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Benefit from a PV system
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5.75 peak sun hours
The most popular state for solar gives a solid energy harvest over the year
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Get up to $15,000 for a solar system with SASH program
An incentive for low-income families makes solar more accessible
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1 years payback time
A solar power system in California gives one of the fastest ROI
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Add batteries to your system with California incentives
Energy storage prices dropped by 76% since 2012
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Sell your excess energy into the grid with Net metering program
Gain credits from utility company and pay your bills with them
California #6 in the US
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- $49 564 Average savings from going solar in California
- 6 384 kWh/year Average electricity consumption of a CA household
- 8 515 kWh/year AC energy output of a 5 kW solar system installed in California
- 19 ¢ /kWh The cost of electricity today in California
- 40 ¢ /kWh The forecast average utility price over the next 25 years
- $0.66/WAverage gross price of a solar power system as of March 2026
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What our happy customers say
I am new to using solar and had a great experience with A1Solar. I ordered 6 pcs of Q Cells 400W solar panels from them and delivery was fast / customer service was great! I look forward to buying from them again in the future.
Madisyn Bryk
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Jun 26, 2023
I have ordered 2 solar panels from A1solarstore on pickup, but had some problems paying at the checkout. However, finally it went well.
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Jun 21, 2023
Ordered panels for my house due to the nice pricing, came at super good quality. Definitely glad I picked here. (For those wondering I ordered 16pcs of Aptos Solar 370W!)
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Jun 9, 2023
I was new to the Solar Panel Industry, just browsing for information when I came across A1 SolarStore. After doing researching and educating myself on products through their easy to navigate website I made my first purchase. I couldn't be happier by choosing to go through A1. The customer service I received was very beneficial on choosing Suntech 370 W Solar Panel. Best part of A1 is that the pickup locations was extremely convenient only miles from my home.
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Jun 9, 2023
If you are looking to purchase Solar Panels, I would highly recommend A1 Solar store. I did not have much knowledge on Solar Panels and/or the benefits of them. A1 SolarStore customer service and knowledge of their panels was outstanding. My purchase of the Silfab 400W panels was made easy and quick with a pick up location right in my area.
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Jun 9, 2023
I recently ordered a 8 piece of Aptos Solar 370W Solar Panels from A1 Solar Store. Everything was great from start to finish. Their website's easy navigation allowed me to compare different panels and view my options. The pick up location was extremely convenient and located close to my home. Overall very impressed with A1 SolarStore and product purchased. I highly recommend it for anyone in the market for Solar Panels.
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