Solar Companies in Oregon
3.7 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
$0.12/kWh
Electricity Rate
$13,600
Avg. System Cost (6kW)
Oregon's solar resources vary dramatically - the eastern high desert receives over 5 peak sun hours daily while the Willamette Valley and coast average closer to 3.5. Statewide, the Beaver State averages about 3.7 peak sun hours daily, with strong policy support compensating for mixed sunshine.
The Energy Trust of Oregon administers solar incentive programs funded by ratepayers of Portland General Electric and Pacific Power. Oregon offers full retail net metering for systems up to 25 kW, and the Solar + Storage Rebate Program provides cash incentives for solar and battery installations. Oregon has no state sales tax, which naturally reduces installation costs.
Portland, Bend, and Eugene are the leading residential solar markets. With full net metering, Energy Trust rebates, zero sales tax, and the federal credit, Oregon homeowners typically achieve payback periods of 9-12 years, with shorter periods in the sunnier eastern regions.
Solar Incentives in Oregon
Federal ITC: 30% tax credit on total system cost (through 2032)
Net Metering: Full Retail
State Tax Credit: No state-level credit
Oregon offers full retail net metering, the Solar + Storage Rebate Program through Energy Trust of Oregon, and no sales tax on solar equipment.
City-level data for Oregon coming soon. Check back as we expand our directory.