AL Solar Power System

Does Alabama have solar power?

Alabama ranks No. 35 among states in terms of total solar power, mostly thanks to a handful of large projects, such as the Walmart-funded solar farm in Chambers County, and installations at military bases.

How many solar workers are there in Alabama?

The SEIA Solar Jobs Census estimates that Alabama has 481 people working in solar in the state, No. 43 in the country in total and No. 49 per capita. For contrast, Georgia has an estimated 4,466 solar workers and South Carolina has 3,086.

Which state has the largest solar array in Alabama?

The AL Solar A solar array near Lafayette, Alabama, is one of the largest solar arrays in Alabama. It was developed by Alabama Power. (Joe Songer | [email protected]). al.com Joe Songer | [email protected] Alaska has more residential solar installations than Alabama.

How much does Alabama Power charge for solar panels?

Second, if your panels produce more energy than you can use at any given time, Alabama Power will pay you a special sub-retail rate for the excess. The most recent rates can be found here, but they are generally around $.03/kWh during peak times and $.025/kWh during off-peak times.

Which state has more solar installations than Alabama?

Alaska has more residential solar installations than Alabama. So does Rhode Island, Delaware, Mississippi and every other state except North and South Dakota. Georgia has 10 times as much residential solar as Alabama, and South Carolina has 17 times as much as Georgia. But that could change soon for Alabama.

Does Alabama offer a solar rebate?

At the current rates, the Alabama Power rate PAE and rate rider RGB mean a solar purchase in Alabama won’t pay back its initial investment until after 15 years. Not much of an incentive at all. Unfortunately, Alabama does not offer any cash rebates for solar panels. The state does have one fairly decent solar incentive, however...