AEP.solar

SOLAR RESOURCES

Alternative Energy Providers

Solar is America’s fastest growing energy sector*

238TWh

U.S. Solar Capacity

4.4M

Solar Systems Installed

24%

Year-to-Year Growth

SOLAR IS POWERING AMERICA

Free Solar Panels

Solar incentives such as the Solar Federal Tax Credit, zero down solar installation options, net metering and other rebates can reduce or eliminate the monthly cost of a solar system.

Zero Down Solar

With solar financing arrangements, a solar company will install a solar system on your roof at no upfront cost! See if you qualify for zero down solar in minutes.

Solar Net Metering

Net metering is a utility rate program that allows your power company to buy unused solar energy from your solar panels. You can get paid by selling the solar energy that doesn’t get used back to the grid.

Solar Incentives

Take advantage of solar incentives in your home state. Get a better look at what your state has to offer when it comes down to state solar incentives and rebates.

Solar
Financing
Checklist

Look for one or more of these benefits when choosing your solar system.

Zero down

Zero down financing is available to qualified homeowners

Incentives

You may be eligible for local, state and federal incentives

Savings

A solar installation can result in immediate savings

Facts
& Policy

Rooftop Solar

Electricity produced at or near the point where it is used is called Distributed Generation. Distributed solar energy can be located on rooftops or ground-mounted, and is typically connected to the local utility distribution grid. There are a wide variety of policies at the state and local level that impact distributed solar and its customers.

Regulatory Policy

With the rapid growth in solar energy deployment necessary to decarbonize our economy, the industry faces new and quickly evolving needs and challenges across a wide variety of federal regulatory agencies.

Tax Policy

The U.S. has a long history of supporting energy infrastructure through the U.S. tax code, a vital part in meeting our nation's energy policy goals, driving cost-cutting innovation and job growth.

Solar Panel Technologies

Monocrystalline

Monocrystalline
$4-8
over 20%
Hail and Hurricane

Polycrystalline

Polycrystalline
$2-3
15-17%
Hail and Hurricane

Thin-Film

Thin-film
$1.80-2
6-15%
Varied

User Reviews

FAQs

How much will solar cost?

No one gets solar to spend money, you get solar to save money. The goal for every installation should be to get your panels at little to no money down and reduce energy costs the very first month.

How long do solar panels last?

Your solar panels can last up to 25 years or more and will start paying for themselves from day one.

How do I get tax incentives?

Typically, your solar installer can provide access to tax incentives as well as convenient financing options.

How long does installation take?

Due to high demand it is recommended to schedule your installation in advance to ensure timely service.