Solar Savings Calculator for South Carolina
South Carolina homeowners pay an average of $155/month for electricity at 14.5¢/kWh. With 5 peak sun hours per day and a 25% state tax credit, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.
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* Estimates based on 5 peak sun hours/day in South Carolina, system cost of $2.7/watt, 30% federal ITC, 25% state tax credit, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.
Solar Incentives in South Carolina
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.
South Carolina Solar Tax Credit
One of the most generous state solar tax credits with no maximum cap.
Cities in South Carolina
Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and utility information.
Charleston
14.8¢/kWh · 5.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $158/mo · Dominion Energy South Carolina
Columbia
14.5¢/kWh · 5h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Dominion Energy South Carolina
North Charleston
14.8¢/kWh · 5.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Dominion Energy South Carolina
Greenville
14.2¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $150/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
Rock Hill
14.5¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
Mount Pleasant
14.8¢/kWh · 5.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $165/mo · Dominion Energy South Carolina
Myrtle Beach
14.5¢/kWh · 5.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Santee Cooper
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