What Solar Actually Costs in Salt Lake / Aliamanu
The 1,470 permit records filed for Salt Lake / Aliamanu give us a reliable baseline. The middle 50% of installations land between $15,223 and $35,000, with a median of $25,000. Outliers above $35,000 usually involve battery storage or larger commercial-adjacent systems.
25th pct $25,000
median $35,000
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 Salt Lake / Aliamanu system nets out significantly lower. Use the BrightNeighbors calculator to model your exact credit amount.
Top Solar Installers in Salt Lake / Aliamanu
Permit volume is the clearest proxy for installer experience in a specific neighborhood. These are the contractors with the most completed installations in Salt Lake / Aliamanu:
| # | Installer | Permits in Salt Lake / Aliamanu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alternate Energy, Inc. | 196 | View permits → |
| 2 | Hawaii Energy Connection, | 175 | View permits → |
| 3 | Revolusun | 148 | View permits → |
| 4 | SolarCity dba TESLA ENERGY | 71 | View permits → |
| 5 | AMERICAN ELECTRIC CO | 62 | 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 Salt Lake / Aliamanu?
Hawaii has the highest residential electricity rates in the US — roughly $0.42/kWh on HECO. A typical Salt Lake / Aliamanu 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 Salt Lake / Aliamanu
- Check the Leaderboard: Filter by Salt Lake / Aliamanu to see installers active in your area with their pricing benchmarks.
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