What Solar Actually Costs in Mililani
The 6,147 permit records filed for Mililani give us a reliable baseline. The middle 50% of installations land between $15,000 and $30,600, with a median of $23,500. Outliers above $30,600 usually involve battery storage or larger commercial-adjacent systems.
25th pct $23,500
median $30,600
75th pct
After the Hawaii RETITC state tax credit (35%, up to $5,000 per 5 kW block) and the federal 30% ITC, a median-priced Mililani system nets out significantly lower. Use the BrightNeighbors calculator to model your exact credit amount.
Top Solar Installers in Mililani
Permit volume is the clearest proxy for installer experience in a specific neighborhood. These are the contractors with the most completed installations in Mililani:
| # | Installer | Permits in Mililani | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alternate Energy, Inc. | 1,102 | View permits → |
| 2 | Hawaii Energy Connection, | 952 | View permits → |
| 3 | Revolusun | 500 | View permits → |
| 4 | ECO Solar, | 326 | View permits → |
| 5 | VIVINT SOLAR | 242 | View permits → |
Permit count tells you who's done the work. Price, closure time, and financing options tell you who to hire. See the full comparison on the BrightNeighbors Leaderboard.
Is Solar Worth It in Mililani?
Hawaii has the highest residential electricity rates in the US — roughly $0.42/kWh on HECO. A typical Mililani system sized for an average home (7–8 kW) offsets 80–100% of usage and pays back in 7–10 years before tax credits, less than 6 years after.
- Hawaii RETITC: 35% state tax credit, up to $5,000 per 5 kW block (refundable election available)
- Federal ITC: 30% of total system cost, claimed in the tax year of installation
- HECO net metering (CGS+/Smart Export): Export credits offset your next bill at published rates
- Property tax exemption: Solar installations exempt from Hawaii property tax assessment
How to Get a Quote in Mililani
- Check the Leaderboard: Filter by Mililani to see installers active in your area with their pricing benchmarks.
- Build a shortlist: Add 3–5 installers to compare. Request quotes from your shortlist directly through BrightNeighbors.
- Analyze your quotes: Upload any quote you receive to get an instant price analysis against Mililani permit benchmarks — before you sign.
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