Honolulu receives approximately 6 peak sun hours per day, making it one of the best location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $280 in Honolulu, homeowners could save $2,520/year by switching to solar.
A 5.7kW solar system in Honolulu could generate approximately 841 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Honolulu residents benefit from Hawaii's solar incentives, including hawaii energy rebate + net metering (transitioning to smart export / customer grid-supply) + federal tax credit (30%).The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 6 peak sun hours, a typical 5.7kW residential system in Honolulu produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $63,000 in total savings.