There can be solar tax credits and incentives available at the federal, state and local levels. The calculator above will show you the value of all incentives your home is eligible for.
Mississippi has plenty of sun, but legislators in Jackson haven’t really done anything of note to help promote adoption of home solar here. However, the state Public Service Commission took some action in 2022, when it established a solar rebate program and rewrote rules governing how much people with solar panels can get paid for the energy their systems produce and send to the grid. Going solar here still isn't a 100% great deal for everyone, but the PSC's actions have made it easier for more people to enjoy the benefits of solar power.
Learn what solar incentives are available to Mississippi homeowners
See what Mississippi solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or Mississippi solar tax credits will reduce your cost to go solar and add batteries
The federal solar investment tax credit will have the biggest impact on the cost you will face to go solar in Mississippi
If you install your photovoltaic system before the end of 2032, the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 30% off the entire cost of the system including equipment, labor, and permitting.
Example: If your solar energy system costs $20,000, your federal solar tax credit would be $20,000 x 30% = $6,000.
The federal tax credit falls to 26% starting in 2033.
With net metering in some states, you get full retail rate credit for the amount of electricity you send back into the grid with your solar panels.
Net Metering requires your utility to monitor how much energy your solar power system produces and how much energy you actually consume, to make sure you get credit for the surplus. Mississippi doesn't have true net metering, and the PSC instead refers to "Distributed Generation Rules" that govern how solar owners get paid for the energy their systems generate. They're close to net metering, but not exactly like it.
The important thing to know is that in Mississippi, energy your solar system produces that gets used in your home reduces your bill by the full retail amount. Any energy that gets sent to the grid is recorded on a separate channel of the smart meter installed at your home, and you get a credit for that energy on your next bill.
The credit is determined by the wholesale cost of power (called the "avoided cost"). Every kWh of solar you send to the grid earns you a credit of between 2.3 to 3.6 cents per kWh, plus a distributed energy credit adder of 2.5 cents. An additional 2 cents per kWh is added for residents whose income is below 225% of the federal poverty level.
Essentially, the credit you receive for energy will be about 7.5 cents per kWh if you meet the income requirments for the adder, or 5.5 cents per kWh if you don't. Entergy and Mississippi Power will happily charge you an average of 11 cents/kWh for energy you buy from them when the sun isn’t shining.
New for 2023 is a dedicated Mississippi rebate for installing a distrubted generation system. Any resideintial solar system between 3 kW and 20 kW will qualify its owner to receive a rebate of $3,500. Unfortunately, this program is not up-and-running at the current time, as the rules are still being finalized. Watch this space for more information as the rebate program opens later in the year.
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Prices based on a 11.4kW system, after 30% federal tax credit
7 solar companies in Mississippi provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.53 24 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
MS Solar was very professional with their sales presentation, site evaluation, installation and completion of our green energy project. I have a lot of respect for Will and his team. I would recommend them to everyone.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
MS Solar was very professional with their sales presentation, site evaluation, installation and completion of our green energy project. I have a lot of respect for Will and his team. I would recommend them to everyone.
4.41 111 Reviews
Jon Chasteen, 3 days ago
I contracted with them last year in September and was promised our project would be done by winter. After a bunch of excuses and more false promises, it is now June of the following year and my project still is not done. We had no issues with financing or any know problems that came up. The panels were put up and all parts delivered two months ago, but they still have not come back to set it up even though I have already been given 3 dates in the last month that it was supposed to be done. I have to call several times to my project coordinator and his manager and all I get is another false promise. AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS!
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Jon Chasteen, 3 days ago
I contracted with them last year in September and was promised our project would be done by winter. After a bunch of excuses and more false promises, it is now June of the following year and my project still is not done. We had no issues with financing or any know problems that came up. The panels were put up and all parts delivered two months ago, but they still have not come back to set it up even though I have already been given 3 dates in the last month that it was supposed to be done. I have to call several times to my project coordinator and his manager and all I get is another false promise. AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS!
4.27 15 Reviews
Pastor Frank. Brown , over 1 month
When you need straight forward answers, to question my rep Ellie, is the Best. What I need was a person who would answer my question without trying to bait a swich, me into buying something that I did not need. This Company has great reviews and That is what motived me to check them out.
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Pastor Frank. Brown , over 1 month
When you need straight forward answers, to question my rep Ellie, is the Best. What I need was a person who would answer my question without trying to bait a swich, me into buying something that I did not need. This Company has great reviews and That is what motived me to check them out.
3.75 1 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
Great company, very knowledgeable, and professional.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Great company, very knowledgeable, and professional.
3.75 1 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
JR Cromer was the on-site supervisor when my initial 8kW solar array was installed in 2014, so it was only natural to again let him do the installation when this system was expanded to 12 kW in 2017. Everything went smoothly and I received a high quality product at a great price both times.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
JR Cromer was the on-site supervisor when my initial 8kW solar array was installed in 2014, so it was only natural to again let him do the installation when this system was expanded to 12 kW in 2017. Everything went smoothly and I received a high quality product at a great price both times.
3.48 105 Reviews
Gordon , 3 days ago
6 months after being told system was active its still not doing what it was supposed to do and after calling multiple times a month still getting nowhere all the while being billed a mo thly fee for something that doesnt work.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$11,250 ($2.25 per watt)
Gordon , 3 days ago
6 months after being told system was active its still not doing what it was supposed to do and after calling multiple times a month still getting nowhere all the while being billed a mo thly fee for something that doesnt work.
3.15 681 Reviews
William R, 1 week ago
I just had my panels installed by ADT Solar, the whole experience has been great, they were always available to answer any of my questions, install was a great experience the electricians were available to answer any of my question, I highly recommend my Solar Specialist (Stan Gonzalez) he was always available to us.
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William R, 1 week ago
I just had my panels installed by ADT Solar, the whole experience has been great, they were always available to answer any of my questions, install was a great experience the electricians were available to answer any of my question, I highly recommend my Solar Specialist (Stan Gonzalez) he was always available to us.