Hawaii solar incentives (2026)

Here's what can lower the cost of solar in Hawaii now that the 30% federal purchase credit has ended. Statewide: 35% state tax credit up to $5,000 per system.

State incentive (est.)
$5,000
Federal credit (purchase)
Ended 2025
Via lease/PPA
~$3,762

Incentives that apply in Hawaii

Federal (2026 update)

The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. If you buy with cash or a loan in 2026, there's no federal credit. A lease or PPA can still capture a 30% commercial credit — worth roughly $3,762 on a typical Hawaii system — which the provider passes on through lower payments. More in our federal tax credit guide.

State & local

In Hawaii: 35% state tax credit up to $5,000 per system.

Net metering

How your utility credits exported solar is effectively an incentive too — and often worth more over time than a one-off rebate. See Hawaii net metering.

How to find everything you qualify for

  • Search the DSIRE database by your ZIP code.
  • Ask your utility about rebates and export rates.
  • Have installers itemize every incentive in their quote.

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Hawaii solar incentives: FAQ

What solar incentives does Hawaii offer in 2026?
35% state tax credit up to $5,000 per system. We model the average value at about $5,000 on a typical system. The 30% federal tax credit ended for purchases on Dec 31, 2025, though a lease or PPA can still pass a 30% credit through.
Can I still get the federal tax credit in Hawaii?
Not on a cash or loan purchase — that ended nationwide after 2025. A lease or PPA in Hawaii can still capture a 30% commercial credit (worth about $3,762 on a typical system) that the provider passes on through lower payments.
How do I find every solar incentive in Hawaii?
Start here, then search the DSIRE database by your ZIP code, ask your utility about rebates and export rates, and have any installer itemize each incentive in their quote so you can verify it.
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