Solar in HawaiiVerifying
Here's what generally applies to solar in Hawaii. This page is educational: Power Done Better installs in Southwest Florida, so for Hawaii we can point you toward what applies and, where we can, refer you to a trusted local pro.
We're still verifying Hawaii's specifics
Solar rules differ enough between states that we'd rather show you nothing than guess. Here's what we can say honestly for Hawaii today.
What applies everywhere in 2026
The federal residential solar tax credit (IRC Section 25D, the 30% ITC) expired December 31, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21). A cash or loan purchase placed in service in 2026 gets $0 federal residential credit. Third-party-owned lease/PPA systems may still access the business credit (Section 48E) if placed in service by 2027-12-31.
Hawaii's net metering & incentives
We're still verifying Hawaii's current net-metering / export-buyback rules. Rules vary by utility and change often — check DSIRE and your utility's tariff for the latest terms before deciding.
What this means for you
We haven't finished verifying Hawaii's state-specific solar rules, so we're not going to guess at the numbers. What we can tell you applies everywhere in 2026: the federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired 12/31/2025, so a cash or loan purchase placed in service in 2026 gets $0 federal residential credit. For Hawaii's net metering, incentives, and tax treatment, check DSIRE and your own utility — and we're happy to point you toward a trusted local pro.
Read this the right way
Rules, rates, and incentives change and vary by utility — confirm current terms with your utility and a licensed installer before deciding. Any figures shown here are cited educational estimates, not a quote, and not a guarantee of savings or eligibility. Nationwide in 2026: the federal residential solar tax credit (IRC Section 25D, the 30% ITC) expired 12/31/2025, so a cash or loan purchase placed in service in 2026 gets $0 federal residential credit — there is no 2026 residential credit. Lease/PPA (third-party-owned) systems may still access the business credit (Section 48E) through 2027. This is general information, not tax, legal, or financial advice. Sources are listed below, last verified 2025-12-31.
Sources
- DSIRE — Hawaii programs — DSIRE (NC Clean Energy Technology Center) (primary, verified 2025-12-31)
- EnergySage — Federal Solar Tax Credit 2026 — EnergySage (secondary, verified 2026-08-17)
- SolarInsure — Final Changes to Solar Tax Credit from H.R.1 — SolarInsure (secondary, verified 2026-08-17)
We install in Southwest Florida
We don't install in Hawaii, so we won't pretend to be your local expert. If you're in Hawaii, use the sources on this page to check your utility and DSIRE — and if you want, we can point you toward a trusted local pro.