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Solar + battery installation in Ohio

Battery-coupled solar is the package that closes most often in Ohio. Federal Clean Tech ITC (30%) on storage stacks with state net metering. Free quote, ~2 minutes.

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7.5 kW
Average system size
$2.90/W
Average cost (USD)
10 yrs
Average payback
150+
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Why solar in Ohio

Ohio homeowners are going solar to lock in a rising electric bill, and the math is better than most people expect. AEP Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio, FirstEnergy Ohio, and AES Ohio all credit the power your panels send back through net metering, and battery storage adds backup for the storms that knock out power across the state. Note that the 30 percent federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so most 2026 homeowner purchases cannot claim it; if you go solar through a lease or PPA the provider may still pass through a portion of the business credit. We are a matching service: tell us about your home and we connect you with vetted local installers who compete for your project, we do not install ourselves.

Incentives & rebates

Net metering: Net metering (PUCO-regulated investor-owned utilities)

Ohio requires its large investor-owned utilities to offer net metering under PUCO rules. Excess power your panels send to the grid is credited against what you draw at other times. Terms differ by utility: AEP Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio, FirstEnergy Ohio, and AES Ohio each set their own credit rates and true-up schedules under PUCO oversight. Your installer confirms the current tariff for your address before the project is quoted.

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Battery + Storage

Why solar + battery in Ohio

Ohio homeowners are going solar to lock in a rising electric bill, and the math is better than most people expect. AEP Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio, FirstEnergy Ohio, and AES Ohio all credit the power your panels send back through net metering, and battery storage adds backup for the storms that knock out power across the state. Note that the 30 percent federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so most 2026 homeowner purchases cannot claim it; if you go solar through a lease or PPA the provider may still pass through a portion of the business credit. We are a matching service: tell us about your home and we connect you with vetted local installers who compete for your project, we do not install ourselves.

✓ Federal Clean Tech ITC 30% on storage ✓ Outage resilience

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How payback works in Ohio

System cost
$21,750
Estimated net cost
$21,750
Estimated payback
~13.4 years
25-year net savings
~$18,750

These figures are illustrative; your actual quote reflects your roof, sun exposure, and local utility rates.

Cities we serve in Ohio

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Frequently asked questions

How much do solar panels cost in Ohio?
A typical Ohio home solar system runs around $2.90 per watt installed, so a 7.5 kW system costs roughly $21,750 before any applicable incentives. The 30 percent federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so most 2026 homeowner purchases cannot claim it. Net metering credits from your utility still improve the long-run economics, and going solar through a lease or PPA may let the provider pass through part of the business-side credit. Your actual quote depends on roof type, shading, and the installer you choose.
What solar incentives are available in Ohio?
The 30 percent federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so most 2026 home purchases cannot claim it. If you go solar through a lease or PPA, the provider may still claim the business credit (Section 48E) and pass part of the value through in your rate. Ohio does not currently offer a statewide solar cash rebate, but all four major investor-owned utilities (AEP Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio, FirstEnergy Ohio, and AES Ohio) offer net metering under PUCO rules, so excess generation offsets future bills. Confirm what applies to your situation with your installer and a tax advisor.
Is solar worth it in Ohio?
For most Ohio homeowners, yes. A 7.5 kW system at current costs typically pays back in around 10 years, then continues producing for 15 or more years after that. The value case is now driven primarily by net metering savings and locking in your electricity cost against rising utility rates rather than by the federal homeowner credit, which ended after 2025. Pairing panels with a battery is worth considering: the state sees frequent storms and power outages, so backup storage adds practical value on top of the financial case. We connect you with vetted installers who will model your specific roof, utility rate, and usage so you can see the real numbers before committing.