Solar Installation Cost in Bakersfield, CA
Specific permit data for Bakersfield, CA is limited. Across California, Solar Installation costs a median of $24,000, with the middle 50% of projects between $14,036 and $38,000. Based on 60,774 permits filed between January 2013 and June 2026 across California. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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Sourced from 60,774 building permits on file with the City of Bakersfield. Source: Bakersfield Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Bakersfield
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Mount | $19,900 | $1 - $80,000 | 160 |
| Panel Upgrade | $3,000 | $1,000 - $36,700 | 17 |
| Roof Mount | $16,884 | $1 - $80,000 | 32,344 |
| Solar Thermal | $36,750 | $1,125 - $80,000 | 335 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
You could save $7,200 on a typical solar PV system in this market by claiming the federal Investment Tax Credit on your tax return.
- Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)30%
- Federal credit applies to systems placed in service through .
Net cost is the median permit value minus the credits above, with each percent credit capped at its statutory maximum. Credits are nonrefundable and require sufficient tax liability to claim. Utility-level rebates are not included. Sources: IRS Form 5695.
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