Tennessee

TN
Unclear
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

Tennessee Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate12.4¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
3¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$140/yr
Last UpdatedMarch 2026
Calculate TN Savings
Get Notified

Tennessee Legislation Alert

Be the first to know when Tennessee's plug-in solar bill advances, passes, or is signed into law.

No spam — only legislation updates for Tennessee. Unsubscribe anytime.

What This Means for You

What You Can Do

No specific plug-in solar law. TVA offers the Green Power Switch program for renewable energy.

Current Limitations

TVA and local power companies require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.

What "Unclear" Means for You

Tennessee 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.
Take the Readiness QuizGenerate Landlord Letter

Tennessee State Overview

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

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours4.79 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt20°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)1,079 kWh/yr
Best MonthsMay–August

The PVWatts energy estimate is based on an hourly performance simulation using a typical-year weather file that represents a multi-year historical period for Nashville, TN for a Fixed (open rack) photovoltaic system.

Major Utilities
Nashville Electric Service
~450000 customers
No net metering
Memphis Light, Gas and Water
~430000 customers
No net metering
BrightRidge
~83000 customers
No net metering

Population
7,126,489
Total Households
2,789,984
Owner-Occupied
1,827,877
Renter-Occupied
962,107
Single-Family Homes
2,008,984
Apartment Units (5+)
338,866
Median Income
$69,460
Median Home Value
$244,300

34% of Tennessee households are renter-occupied — approximately 962,107 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

TVA Green Power Switch program allows customers to support renewable energy. Net metering available through TVA and local power companies. No active state solar tax credit or rebate in Tennessee. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.