Let’s make solar bigger in Ohio
Solar Power in Ohio
Ohio offers homeowners a practical path to lower energy bills through solar, backed by a renewable-energy credit market and steadily climbing utility rates.
Customers of AEP Ohio, FirstEnergy, Duke Energy, and AES Ohio have seen rates rise — every Ohio utility reset its price to compare on June 1, 2026, AES Ohio by about 15% — and every kilowatt-hour your system produces is one you no longer buy at those prices. See what yours charges: AEP Ohio, Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, Toledo Edison, Duke Energy Ohio, AES Ohio, or all Ohio rates side by side.
Ohio rewards using your own solar: exports are credited at the generation rate rather than retail, so systems are sized to your usage and a battery adds value by storing midday power for the evening.
Net metering lets Ohio homeowners bank excess production as credit, and solar raises home resale value without the heavy upfront cost when financed.
From Columbus and Cleveland to Cincinnati, Toledo, and Dayton, Ohio's mix of sun and high demand makes solar a sound choice.
Adding battery storage shields your home from the outages that come with the region's severe weather.
Homeowners who purchase their system could historically receive a federal tax credit of up to 30% of the cost — though the federal residential credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so current availability depends on ownership structure, state programs, and current law. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice; consult a tax professional.
SolarAmerica makes going solar in Ohio straightforward: we design your system, handle permits and installation through vetted local pros, and offer $0-down lease and purchase options so Ohioans can start saving without a large upfront cost. As a Top Solar Contractor ranked #1 by Solar Power World with more than 20,000 installations, we bring experience Ohioans can trust.
Join your Ohio neighbors going solar with SolarAmerica — a Top Solar Contractor ranked #1 by Solar Power World, with 20,000+ installations nationwide.
Solar Incentives in Ohio
Ohio requires its major utilities to offer net metering, crediting exported power at the generation part of the standard offer. Ohio has no state solar tax credit, so net metering, any local utility programs and the rate you stop buying from your utility — combined with $0-down financing — carry the economics.
How Net Metering Works in Ohio
Net metering is what makes home solar pay off month to month: when your panels make more than you use, the surplus flows to the grid and you earn a bill credit; at night or on cloudy days you pull power back and those credits offset it — for a lower, more predictable monthly energy cost.
In Ohio, net metering is offered through utilities like AEP Ohio, FirstEnergy, Duke Energy Ohio, and AES Ohio.
Ohio rates keep climbing. Lock in lower, predictable power with $0 down.
Check My Savings →Incentive programs and eligibility vary by utility and change over time. SolarAmerica does not guarantee eligibility for any tax credit, exemption, or incentive — consult a licensed tax professional for advice specific to your home.
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Solar in Ohio — Frequently Asked Questions
Is solar worth it in Ohio?
For most Ohioans with a suitable roof, going solar is a sound long-term investment. Rising utility rates and available solar incentives mean the power your panels produce offsets a growing expense, and $0-down options let qualified homeowners start saving right away. SolarAmerica builds a custom estimate from your actual usage and roof; savings vary by home.
What solar incentives are available in Ohio?
Ohio homeowners can take advantage of net metering, which credits exported power at the generation rate, and $0-down lease and PPA options. The federal residential solar tax credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025; current incentive availability depends on ownership structure, state programs, and current law. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice.
Can I get solar with $0 down in Ohio?
Yes. SolarAmerica offers $0-down solar lease and PPA options for qualified Ohioans, so you can go solar without a large upfront cost — often paying less per month than your current electric bill.