West Virginia

WV
Unclear
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

West Virginia Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate12.4¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
3¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$130/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 available. Appalachian Power offers net metering.

Current Limitations

Utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.

What "Unclear" Means for You

West Virginia 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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West Virginia State Overview

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

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours4.57 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt39°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)975 kWh/yr
Best MonthsMay–August

West Virginia receives 4.57 kWh/m²/day — 7.9% below the national average. Lower electricity rates of $0.125/kWh extend the payback to 14.9 years, though the federal 30% ITC and state incentives can meaningfully improve the economics.

Major Utilities
Appalachian Power
~1.1 million customers
Net metering
Mon Power
~395,000 customers
Net metering
Potomac Edison
~155,000 customers
Net metering

Population
1,770,000
Total Households
728,655
Owner-Occupied
545,760
Renter-Occupied
182,895
Single-Family Homes
630,000
Apartment Units (5+)
67,305
Median Income
$57,687
Median Home Value
$160,200

25% of West Virginia households are renter-occupied — approximately 182,895 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

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