Every solar estimator gives you a generic cost-per-watt number. Bright Neighbors pulls actual installation costs from Honolulu building permits, so you see real prices from real systems in your area.
See what your neighbors actually paid — powered by 68,000+ real Honolulu building permits.
Bright Neighbors shows you what Hawaii homeowners actually paid for solar, so you never overpay.
Every solar calculator gives you the same national average. But what your neighbor on the next street actually paid for their 8 kW system is a matter of public record. Bright Neighbors makes that data accessible, so you walk into every quote knowing the real number.
Enter your address. We pull building permit data from Honolulu's open data portal and show you what comparable systems in your area actually cost.
Upload quotes from installers. Bright Neighbors benchmarks them against real permit data and other consumer quotes, so you know if you're getting a fair deal.
The residential tax credit expired. But third-party ownership still qualifies for 30% ITC. We break down lease, PPA, and loan options for your budget.
Get a solar quote? Don't just file it away. Bright Neighbors decodes it, benchmarks it against real neighborhood data, and tells you exactly what you're signing up for.
Add quotes from multiple installers and compare them side by side — system size, total cost, $/watt, and financing type on a single card. No more juggling PDFs.
See how every installer stacks up on system size, $/watt, panel brand, inverter, and financing — with benchmarks vs your area average and size-matched installs.
See true lifetime cost, break-even timeline, and lifetime production for every financing option. And know whether the 35% RETITC credit goes to you or your installer.
Your $/watt percentile against real permit data, the installer's permit history in your area, and a clear verdict: competitive, average, or high. No guesswork.
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See what homes like yours paid for solar, down to the street level. No more generic state averages.
Not all panels are equal. Compare modules and batteries based on your budget, roof, and energy needs.
We never sell your info. Your data stays anonymous — used only to improve community benchmarks for Hawaii homeowners.
Upload proposals and get a clear breakdown of what each installer is offering, what's missing, and how they compare.
The Section 25D credit ended December 31, 2025. But through lease and PPA structures, a commercial entity claims the 30% ITC on your behalf. Bright Neighbors helps you understand which financing path unlocks the credit for your system.
Hawaii has the highest electricity costs in the nation and the fastest solar payback. The only thing standing between homeowners and a good deal is information. Bright Neighbors puts that information in your hands.