Solar in Savannah, GA
With Georgia Power's electricity at about 16.7¢ per kWh and 1,436 kWh of sun per kW, solar is a close call for a typical Savannah home today: about a 15.9-year payback.
- Payback, typical home
- 15.9 yrsGeorgia: 17.2 yrs
- 25-year net
- $9,535after paying $13,340
- Sun
- 1,436kWh per kW per year
- Electricity
- 16.7¢7% below U.S. average
A typical Savannah home, by the numbers
| Utility | Georgia Power |
|---|---|
| Electricity use | 990 kWh a month |
| Best-value system | 4.1 kW, about 10 panels, 5,887 kWh a year (50% of use) |
| Cost | $13,340 |
| First-year savings | $838 |
| Payback | 15.9 years |
| Exported power | 7.22¢/kWh (Georgia Power) |
Cash purchase, no federal credit, 2.5% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.
Homes in Savannah
- Owner-occupied homes
- 45%
- Single-family detached
- 56%
- Median home value
- $249k
- Median year built
- 1971
- Population
- 147,898
- Roofs suitable for solar†
- 69%
Census ACS 2020–2024. †Share of 31,213 buildings Google Project Sunroof rated technically suitable (2019 snapshot).
Older housing stock. Many homes here were built before 1975. Have the roof and electrical panel checked before signing; a roof or panel upgrade can add thousands. Roof first?
Installers working in Savannah
Public installation records for Georgia don't name installers, so we can't rank local companies here. Browse installers in Georgia.
Always verify the license and get at least three quotes. Compare quotes side by side.
Questions about solar in Savannah
Is solar worth it in Savannah, GA?
For a typical home in Savannah, solar is a close call at 2026 prices: a 4.1 kW system costs about $13,340 after state incentives, saves about $838 in year one and pays back in about 15.9 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.
How much solar power does a system produce in Savannah?
About 1,436 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 1% more than the Georgia average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.
Who is the electric utility in Savannah?
Most homes in Savannah are served by Georgia Power, at about 16.7¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by Canoochee Electric Member, Coastal Electric Member.
How much do solar panels cost in Savannah?
A fair cash price is around $2.90 per watt before incentives, so about $13,340 for a 4.1 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.
Nearby
- Pooler 15.8 yrs
- Hinesville 15.6 yrs
- Statesboro 15.3 yrs
- Augusta 15.8 yrs
- Martinez 15.7 yrs
- Evans 15.7 yrs
- Valdosta 15.6 yrs
- Warner Robins 17.7 yrs
- All of Georgia
Data: PVWatts (National Laboratory of the Rockies), EIA-861 2025 adjusted to 2026, U.S. Census ACS, LBNL Tracking the Sun, state policy research as of October 2026.