Hawaii Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Hawaii 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 $12,315 system, that's a $3,695 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
$5,000
Hawaii State Incentive
Hawaii offers a 35% state tax credit up to $5,000.
Net Metering in Hawaii
Hawaii has Avoided Cost net metering. Your top utility, Hawaiian Electric, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Avoided Cost
Electricity Rate
$0.280/kWh
Top Utility
Hawaiian Electric
Utility Net Metering Policies in Hawaii
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric | $0.280 | Avoided Cost | 100% of consumption |
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