Maryland solar 101: must read before you buy solar panels
Maryland State 53 solar panels available
- $2.09 / W Average gross price of a solar power system as of January 2023
- 8 years Average system payback period
- $55 016 Average savings from going solar in Maryland
- 7 ¢ / kWh Levelized cost of solar energy
- 6.28 kW Recommended system size
Benefit from a PV system
in Maryland
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4.83 hours of peak sunlight
Maryland is a reasonably sunny state â a PV system can substantially cut your electricity bills
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Net Metering
Earn money selling the energy you canât consume yourself back to the grid
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8 years payback period
A solar power system in Maryland pays for itself a couple of times during its lifespan
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Reduce the cost of your system by 26%
Get a quarter of the PV system cost off your taxes with the Federal Solar Tax Credit
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Earn up to $1,000 selling SRECs
PECs are like a currency your PV system prints as a subproduct. They can be sold for extra profit
Maryland #28 in the US
Solar Ranking
- $55 016 Average savings from going solar in Maryland
- 11 700 kWh/year Average electricity consumption of a FL household
- 7 581 kWh/year AC energy output of a 5 kW solar system installed in Maryland
- 13 ¢ /kWh The cost of electricity today in Maryland
- 28 ¢ /kWh The forecast average utility price over the next 25 years
- $2.09/WAverage gross price of a solar power system as of January 2023
What our happy customers say


and I contacted A1. Everything was processed, packed and delivered to Fresno, CA
in under a week. We kept in contact during the installation and I got a few additional
parts from them. A1SolarStore deserves a solid five stars!


Price was reasonable even with shipping added. Actually, it was the best I could find with the panels I wanted.
Customer service was beyond expectations. I received a phone call after the order to verify everything. The rep also went over receiving instructions. I got an email with recieving procedure. I got a follow up call the day before the panels were to be delivered. The day of delivery, the FedEx call also called. I got a follow call afterwards verifying everything was good.I had 8 350 watt panels shipped. They arrived via FedEx on a pallet. Recieving instructions said to not sign the recieving doc until I inspected everything. I am half paralyzed so I asked my neighbor ahead of time to help unpack the panels to inspect for physical damage. The FedEx guy dropped the pallet in my driveway and handed me the package list and then he very quickly left before I was able to inspect the panels. He said he did not need a signature. My mindset immidiately turned negative since fraud, burglary, murders, etc are now legal, encouraged, and even rewarded in the US. To my relief, the panels turned out to be in good shape.
I have had several different panels prior to ordering from A1 Solar. I am used to solar panels outputting 70% or less of the rated output.I hooked up one panel yesterday and I was getting over 85% at 9:30 AM in direct sun output which really suprised me. This number is what the charge controller reported while charging a 12 volt battery bank. My current project that these panels will be used for is my second offgrid system.
Next year after I have my house electrical panels rebuilt to allow for a whole house battery bank, I will be ordering another 7KWH in panels and I plan to order those from A1 Solar Store.


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Solar laws, incentives and rebates in Maryland you need to know
Save 30% of your PV system cost with Federal Solar Tax Credit
The US government wants more people to go solar: itâs a modern and green way of getting energy. This is why the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) program was developed. It allows American citizens to claim 30% of the cost of their installation as an income tax deduction. The cost here is not only solar panels, but also shipping, installation expenses and more. For example, if your system overall made you spend $10,000, the government returns you $3,000. To claim the ITC, complete all the necessary forms and submit them when filing your taxes.
Sell excess electricity with Net Metering Program

Solar laws in Maryland allow customers of all utilities to join Net Metering programs. Hence, residential solar owners have an option to send the excess electricity back to the grid instead of storing it with battery banks. When you sell your solar power to the utility, you receive credits that can be used to offset your next bills. In Maryland their value is equal to full retail electricity price. If you have unused credits after a 12-month period ending in April, they will be bought from you at commodity energy supply rates.
Save additional $300 to $1,000 a year trading SRECs

Solar Renewable Energy Credits are certificates granted to any person or entity upon generation of each MWh of clean electricity. Unlike with Net Metering, you donât need to sell any electricity to get credits. The value of SRECs is always changing, which makes them similar to stock market assets. Based on the available data, selling SRECs could mean anywhere from $300 to $1,000 annually for a 10 kW solar system. To participate, you have to apply for certification from the Maryland Public Service Commission. After that, you can create a SREC account with the Generation Attribute Tracking System (GATS) to begin storing and selling your credits.
Save additional $1,000 with Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program

The rebate program managed by Maryland Energy Administration provides a flat $1,000 incentive to residential property owners who install solar PV systems. The installer must be certified by NABCEP and can only work with new solar equipment. The system has to meet all applicable standards. You can only claim the incentive for your primary residence.
After the installation is completed, you will have 12 months to submit the application. Together with the form you will have to submit the invoice, copies of inspection results, a picture of the installed system and historical screening documents.
Freeze your property tax with Property Tax Exemption for Solar Energy Systems

A solar PV system installed in a home increases its value by about 4%, says 2019 Zillow report. In Maryland this increase doesnât come with associated higher taxes. According to the state laws, 100% of the value added as a result of a solar PV system installation may not be included among taxable property. The law applies to all structures and includes both state and local taxes.
Protect your solar panels from shade with Solar Easements

A solar easement contract is a written agreement between you and another party, for example, your neighbor. This type of contract helps to ensure a stable supply of sunlight for your PV system for years to come. A solar easement protects your panels from potential impairments, such as vegetation and structures. It is voluntary and must contain the description of protected space, a list of restrictions and a clause on revision or termination of the contract. Once signed, it is tied to the land, not the owner. Any such agreement must be created in written form and must meet the general requirements for legal contracts.
Install your solar panels in Maryland with no worries

It is legal to install solar panels on your house in Maryland. Solar rights law makes it unlawful to prohibit or unreasonably restrict installation of solar PV systems. Homeowners associations (HOAs) are not an exception and must also comply with the law. However, you must own or have exclusive rights over the buildingâs outer walls or roof. Keep in mind that this law has no power over properties with historic value. You can check a particular building via the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties or the Maryland Register of Historic Properties.
Solar panels help Maryland survive hurricanes
Maryland is among the 20 states that hurricanes target most often. Your PV modules are well equipped to face most hurricanes, and thatâs good news in case of a power outage. In 2003, Hurricane Isabel left more than a million homes in Maryland without power. The Environmental Protection Agency warns that dangerous weather events like this will become more frequent and powerful, making solar power even more attractive.