Delaware Solar Timeline

Review the Delaware Solar Timeline to see the flow of the installation process from start to finish.

I am a…

Homeowner

Homeowners can participate in solar energy by installing solar panels at their residence or by participating in community solar.

Renter

If you are a renter, there are options available for you to participate in solar.

Business

There are many different ways that your business can support solar.

Non-Profit / School

Learn about the different grants and incentives available for non-profits and schools that participate in solar.

Government Agency

Government buildings are eligible to take advantage of the many solar options available in Delaware.

Teacher

Learn more about the educational tools available for educators, including lesson plans and resources.

Farmer

Farm owners can participate in solar like other homeowners, or can choose to host a community solar array on their farm.

Landowner

Landowners can participate in solar like other homeowners, or can choose to host a community solar array on their land.

Developer / Installer

Learn about opportunities to grow your business and become a solar installer or developer in Delaware.

Is solar for me?

Solar can be a great option for all Delawareans, and there are many things to consider before going solar. The Solar Delaware website is meant to be used as a resource for Delawareans to gain the knowledge necessary to make the best decisions when considering solar, and to ensure that customers can be educated about all of the different solar options available.

Learn more about the solar options available to you, the best practices to go solar, and the consumer protection practices to ensure that you work with a reputable installer, developer, or sales company, make educated financial decisions, and find a solar option that works for you.

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Calculate your rooftop solar costs

Use a Solar Calculator, provided by Delmarva or PVWatts to determine what solar is going to cost for you.

I’m interested in…

Figure out the solar system that works best for your current needs.

Solar teacher

Learning about Solar

Learn more about how solar works.

Solar on house

Solar Panels for my House

Do you own a home? If so, rooftop solar may be for you.

Community Solar

Community Solar

Participate in Solar without installing a solar system on your roof.

Solar on building

Solar Panels for my Business

Do you own a business? If so, solar panels for your business may be for you.

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Grants, Incentives & Financing

Learn more about the grants, incentives and financing options that may be available for you.

Owner/Renter sign

Owning vs. Leasing Solar

Learn about the differences between owning and leasing your solar panels.

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SRECs

Learn about Solar Renewable Energy Credits

Inverters

Solar & Battery Backups

Learn more about the benefits of solar & battery backups.

Delaware Legislative Hall

Delaware Solar Policy

Learn more about solar policy in Delaware.

Solar on farm

Hosting a Solar Project on my Land

Do you own land? If so, hosting a solar project on your land may be for you.

Delaware Solar Power Facts

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Data from Q2, 2022 – SEIA