Solar power in Mission Viejo, California
Under service from Southern California Edison and towards the south of the city, SDG&E Mission Viejo residents can benefit from 1 for 1 net metering.
SDG&E and SCE are fighting very hard to kill off net metering, the time to go solar is now before it's too late.
Net Metering Broken Down
Net metering requires your utility to track how much energy you send to the grid and how much energy you consume from the grid and only bill you the net amount.
Usually a solar system will export more energy than what is used in the home and your utility SCE or SDG&E will write you a check at the end of a 12 month billing cycle.
Sadly, under NEM-2 rules customers going solar must switch to time of use billing damaging returns by about 10%; however, with such amazing solar production in southern California, solar is still an excellent home investment.
The average cost of installing residential solar panels in Mission Viejo,
California in 2025 is
$2.72 per watt. The average system size
in the US is 6 kilowatts, which means the average price of a solar system
in Mission Viejo, CA
is $13,600.
(after claiming 26% tax credit and other rebates)
The 26% federal solar tax credit explained
If you have a federal income tax liability, 26% of the cost of your solar system can be claimed as a deduction to your taxes. This incentive is claimed when you do your taxes. In order to receive the tax credit quicker it's best to do your taxes as soon as possible after installation.
What if my tax liability is less than 26% of my systems costThere is the option to claim this incentive over several years if your tax liability is less than 26% of the system cost.
How much will solar panels on my home save me?
The answer to this question depends on your electricity usage. Generally speaking the greater your power usage the greater the potential savings from installing solar.
The average monthly usage in California is only 573kWh per month however, you are most likely using a lot more than this since this average includes condos and small apartments.
The Mission Viejo solar panel savings calculator below will convert your monthly power spend into power usage (in kWh's) and then work out exactly how many solar panels you need to offset your usage, how much they will cost based on the prices of local solar companies and the amount you will save. Our California solar savings calculator can do this because it contains a database of the electric rates charged by City of Anaheim, San Diego Gas & Electric Co, Southern California Edison Co
How much can solar panels save you in Mission Viejo
What does the cost of a real solar system look like?
Facts about installing a 8.85kW solar system in Mission Viejo, CA
This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $228, however your situation may vary so try our Mission Viejo solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.
$16,765
Net cost of system
5 Years 6 Months
Average payback time
13,028 kWh
Annual power production
5¢/kWh
Levelized cost of solar energy
37¢/kWh
If you don't get solar
Cash flow graph based on cash purchase of this 8.85kW system
Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years
$97,567
(Prices shown after repayments of capital)
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Solar companies in Mission Viejo, CA that provide pricing through the SolarEstimate marketplace.
Average total cost of solar panel installation in Mission Viejo
| System Size |
Cash purchase After 26% solar tax credit |
Financed purchase After 26% solar tax credit |
|---|---|---|
| 3kw | $6,416 | $6,929 |
| 4kw | $8,377 | $9,047 |
| 5kw | $10,286 | $11,109 |
| 6kw | $12,077 | $13,043 |
| 7kw | $13,831 | $14,937 |
| 8kw | $15,451 | $16,687 |
| 9kw | $17,050 | $18,414 |
| 10kw | $18,500 | $19,980 |
Find out what system size you need for your home
Going solar in California
Check out all of the ways energy providers of California can help you be more energy efficient and save money.
The following programs are available:
| Incentive Name | Eligibility | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit | Federal | Personal Tax Credit |
| Property Tax Exclusion for Solar Energy Systems | State | Property Tax Incentive |
| Sonoma County - Energy Independence Program | Local | PACE Financing |
| NEM 2.0 | State | Net Metering |
Find your local rebates and incentives
Please keep in mind that the best source of up-to-date information on incentives are the solar installers who specialize in your area.
