Plug-In Solar in Alabama — Status: unclear
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 13.5¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $165/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 3¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 4.7 |
| Retail Choice | none |
What You Can Do
No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional rooftop solar is available with standard utility interconnection. Alabama Power offers solar programs.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
Alabama Power currently requires interconnection agreements for any grid-tied system. No plug-in solar exemption.
Available Rebates & Incentives
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.
Incentive Program Links
- DSIRE — Alabama Solar Incentives — Full list of Alabama state and utility solar incentive programs.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| 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 Household Income | $59,674 |
| Median Home Value | $182,700 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 4.75 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 32° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 1140 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | March-October |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Electric Membership Corporation | ~87323 customers | No |
| Central Alabama Electric Cooperative | ~46535 customers | Yes |
| Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative | ~29789 customers | Yes |
| Wiregrass Electric Cooperative | ~26530 customers | No |
| Dixie Electric Cooperative | ~26353 customers | Yes |