Solar Energy in District of Columbia - Installation Data & Costs
Total Installations
13,411
Total Capacity
209 MW
National Rank
#16
55% residential
14.6¢
Electricity Rate (kWh)
4h
Peak Sun Hours/Day
$2,660
Est. Annual Savings
Environmental & Community Impact
- CO₂ Offset/Year
- 234,099 tons
- CO₂ Offset/System/Year
- 12.9 tons
- Installations per 10K Residents
- 200
- State Population
- 670,587
- Est. Annual Production/System
- 18,221 kWh
Estimates based on average system size, 4h peak sun hours/day, 80% derating factor, and 30% federal ITC. Sources: NREL, EIA, EPA eGRID (0.709 metric tons CO₂/MWh).
System Overview
- Avg System Size
- 15.6 kW
- Third-Party Owned
- 41.7%
Installation Growth (Last 5 Years)
1,7662019
2,2262020
2,1852021
1,6972022
1,2612023
Top Solar Installers in District of Columbia
| Installer | Installations |
|---|---|
| -1 | 13,411 |
Most Popular Panel Brands in District of Columbia
| Brand | Installations |
|---|---|
| Alps Technology | 13,411 |
Solar by County - District of Columbia
| County | Installations | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 13,359 | 198.9 MW |
District of Columbia Solar Incentives
Tax credits, rebates & programs
Is Solar Worth It in District of Columbia?
Data-backed analysis
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