Delaware Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Delaware homeowners in 2026.
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Residential Clean Energy Credit lets you claim 30% of your total solar installation cost as a credit against your federal income taxes. On a $25,527 system, that's a $7,658 credit.
- ✅ No dollar cap — applies to full system cost including installation
- ✅ Available through December 31, 2032
- ✅ Unused credit can carry forward to future tax years
- ✅ Applies to batteries added at the same time as solar
$1,000
Delaware State Incentive
Delaware offers a Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) program.
Net Metering in Delaware
Delaware has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Delmarva Power, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.138/kWh
Top Utility
Delmarva Power
Utility Net Metering Policies in Delaware
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | $0.138 | Full Retail | 110% of annual consumption |
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