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South Carolina Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to South Carolina 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 $20,652 system, that's a $6,196 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
$35,000
South Carolina State Incentive
South Carolina offers a 25% state tax credit up to $35,000 over 5 years.
Net Metering in South Carolina
South Carolina has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Duke Energy SC, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.138/kWh
Top Utility
Duke Energy SC
Utility Net Metering Policies in South Carolina
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy SC | $0.138 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| SCE&G | $0.138 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Dominion Energy SC | $0.138 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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