Alabama

AL
Unclear
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

Alabama Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate13.5¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
3¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$150/yr
Last UpdatedMarch 2026
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What This Means for You

What You Can Do

No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional rooftop solar is available with standard utility interconnection. Alabama Power offers solar programs.

Current Limitations

Alabama Power currently requires interconnection agreements for any grid-tied system. No plug-in solar exemption.

What "Unclear" Means for You

Alabama has no explicit law permitting or prohibiting plug-in solar devices. No legislation has been introduced yet. Plug-in solar occupies a regulatory gray area.

What you can do right now:

1.Check your lease or HOA rules for any restrictions on balcony or patio equipment.
2.Use our Readiness Checker to see if your space qualifies for plug-in solar.
3.Write your landlord using our Landlord Letter Generator to request permission.
4.Contact your state representative to advocate for plug-in solar legislation.
5.Subscribe to alerts above to get notified when the law changes.
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Alabama State Overview

Key data on solar potential, demographics, utilities, and incentives.

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours4.75 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt32°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)1,140 kWh/yr
Best MonthsMarch-October

No specific notable solar resource notes were found for Alabama beyond general good solar potential.

Major Utilities
Baldwin Electric Membership Corporation
~87323 customers
No net metering
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative
~46535 customers
Net metering
Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative
~29789 customers
Net metering
Wiregrass Electric Cooperative
~26530 customers
No net metering
Dixie Electric Cooperative
~26353 customers
Net metering

Population
5,039,877
Total Households
1,984,360
Owner-Occupied
1,367,000
Renter-Occupied
617,360
Single-Family Homes
1,309,000
Apartment Units (5+)
125,000
Median Income
$59,674
Median Home Value
$182,700

31% of Alabama households are renter-occupied — approximately 617,360 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

Net metering available through Alabama Power. No active state solar tax credit or rebate in Alabama. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.