Solar Installation Cost in San Diego, CA
Solar Installation in San Diego, CA costs a median of $22,000, with the middle 50% of projects between $14,875 and $43,250. Based on 232 permits filed between January 2018 and October 2026 with City of San Diego Development Services Department. Last recalculated November 8, 2026.
Sourced from 232 building permits on file with the City of San Diego. Source: San Diego Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in San Diego
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Mount | $19,360 | $5,000 - $66,000 | 22 |
| Roof Mount | $23,579 | $1,200 - $80,000 | 199 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $5,000 to $10,851 | 35 |
| $10,851 to $16,702 | 38 |
| $16,702 to $22,554 | 39 |
| $22,554 to $28,405 | 18 |
| $28,405 to $34,256 | 23 |
| $34,256 to $40,107 | 11 |
| $40,107 to $45,958 | 14 |
| $45,958 to $51,810 | 19 |
| $51,810 to $57,661 | 8 |
| $57,661 to $63,512 | 9 |
You could save $6,600 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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Common Questions About Solar Installation Costs in San Diego
The median solar installation project in San Diego, CA costs $22,000, based on 232 building permits. Most projects fall between $14,875 and $43,250.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in San Diego fall between $14,875 and $43,250. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 232 building permits filed between January 2018 and October 2026 with San Diego Building Permits.
Every price comes from building permits filed with city and county governments. When a contractor pulls a permit, they declare the project value. HomeQuotr aggregates those declared values for San Diego. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs Riverside/Inland Empire at $17,550, Santa Rosa at $18,063, and Modesto at $23,270.
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Solar projects in San Diego may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).