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Solar + battery installation in Virginia

Battery-coupled solar is the package that closes most often in Virginia. 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
$2.85/W
Average cost (USD)
10 yrs
Average payback
200+
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Why solar in Virginia

Virginia gives residential solar a genuinely favourable net metering arrangement and two things that vary by where you live, which is why a statewide figure is a poor guide here. Under Virginia Code Section 56-594 a residential system of not more than 25 kW is credited one-to-one at the retail rate, and systems are typically sized not to exceed a customer's annual consumption. But Dominion Energy applies standby charges to residential systems above 15 kW while Appalachian Power and cooperative customers are not subject to them, and the property tax exemption under Section 58.1-3661 is a local option each county, city or town adopts by ordinance rather than a statewide rule. Systems can also earn Solar Renewable Energy Certificates in a market created by the Virginia Clean Economy Act. The 30 percent federal Residential Clean Energy Credit under Section 25D expired for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so a cash or loan purchase in 2026 receives no federal credit.

Incentives & rebates

Net metering: Net metering at retail rate (Va. Code Sec. 56-594)

Virginia Code Section 56-594 governs net metering, and the investor-owned utilities and the electric cooperatives are obliged to follow it. A residential system of not more than 25 kW is compensated one-to-one at the retail rate for electricity exported to the grid, and systems are typically sized not to exceed the customer's annual consumption. The important local difference is standby charges: residential systems greater than 15 kW AC in Dominion Energy territory are subject to them, with the amount depending on peak power demand used on site, while Appalachian Power and electric cooperative customers are not subject to demand charges. Net metering provisions have been under revision, so confirm the current terms with your utility before you size a system.

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Why solar + battery in Virginia

Virginia gives residential solar a genuinely favourable net metering arrangement and two things that vary by where you live, which is why a statewide figure is a poor guide here. Under Virginia Code Section 56-594 a residential system of not more than 25 kW is credited one-to-one at the retail rate, and systems are typically sized not to exceed a customer's annual consumption. But Dominion Energy applies standby charges to residential systems above 15 kW while Appalachian Power and cooperative customers are not subject to them, and the property tax exemption under Section 58.1-3661 is a local option each county, city or town adopts by ordinance rather than a statewide rule. Systems can also earn Solar Renewable Energy Certificates in a market created by the Virginia Clean Economy Act. The 30 percent federal Residential Clean Energy Credit under Section 25D expired for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so a cash or loan purchase in 2026 receives no federal credit.

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

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How payback works in Virginia

System cost
$21,375
Estimated net cost
$21,375
Estimated payback
~13.2 years
25-year net savings
~$19,125

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

Cities we serve in Virginia

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Frequently asked questions

How much do solar panels cost in Virginia?
Virginia solar averages roughly $2.85 per watt installed. The 30 percent federal Residential Clean Energy Credit under Section 25D expired for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so a cash or loan purchase no longer receives it, and a quote that still applies it is overstating your return. Net metering, SREC income and any local property tax exemption still apply.
What incentives are available in Virginia?
One-to-one retail net metering for a residential system of not more than 25 kW under Va. Code Section 56-594, Solar Renewable Energy Certificates sold into the market created by the Virginia Clean Economy Act, and a local property tax exemption under Section 58.1-3661 where your county, city or town has adopted an ordinance. There is no statewide rebate.
Will I pay standby charges on my solar system?
It depends on your utility and your system size. Residential systems greater than 15 kW AC in Dominion Energy territory are subject to standby charges, with the amount depending on peak power demand used on site. Appalachian Power and electric cooperative customers are not subject to demand charges.
Is solar worth it in Virginia?
For most homes with a suitable roof, yes. One-to-one retail net metering is as favourable as net metering gets, and SREC income stacks on top. The two things to check before sizing are whether your locality has adopted a property tax exemption ordinance and, in Dominion territory, whether your design stays under the 15 kW standby charge threshold.