Solar Installation Cost in San Jose, CA

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Solar Installation in San Jose, CA costs a median of $41,820, with the middle 50% of projects between $24,000 and $57,400. Based on 49 permits filed between December 2022 and March 2026 with City of San Jose Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. Last updated April 23, 2026.

Sourced from 49 building permits on file with the City of San Jose. Source: San Jose Building Permits.

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Federal Solar Tax Credit
Typical cost
$41,820
After Federal Credit
$29,274

You could save $12,546 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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Typical cost
$41,820

Half of all projects cost less. Half cost more.

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Projects on file
$24,000
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$57,400
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