Solar System Sizing Tool — California
Determine the right solar system size for your home in California. With an average electricity rate of 32¢/kWh and 5.8 peak sun hours per day, homeowners here typically need a system tailored to local conditions. Select your city for a more precise recommendation.
32¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5.8h
Peak Sun Hours / Day
$250
Avg Monthly Bill
1,800
Avg Home Size (sq ft)
Select Your City in California
Los Angeles
33¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $260/mo · Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
San Francisco
34.5¢/kWh · 5.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $240/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
San Diego
38¢/kWh · 5.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $280/mo · San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
San Jose
34¢/kWh · 5.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $255/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Sacramento
28¢/kWh · 5.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $230/mo · Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Fresno
32¢/kWh · 6h sun/day
Avg bill: $245/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Long Beach
30.5¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $235/mo · Southern California Edison (SCE)
Oakland
34¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $245/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
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