Honolulu solar energy

Is Honolulu leading the way for solar power?

Honolulu is leading the way for solar power. Here’s how other US cities rank Link Copied! Dane Hew Len, lead installer for RevoluSun, places a solar panel on a roof in Honolulu. Solar energy is booming in America’s cities.

How many solar panels does Honolulu have?

“And now, this report really just shows how far major cities have come to tapping the immense power of the sun.” Honolulu — the country’s top solar generator — has 1,133 watts of solar capacity installed per person, which is equivalent to more than three solar panels for each person in the city.

Does Hawaii have solar power?

Hawaiian Electric ranks in the nation's top 10 electric utilities for solar power adoption by the Solar Electric Power Association. Solar water heating, PV, and concentrating solar power technologies have contributed to Hawaii becoming a national leader in solar power.

How much does solar cost in Honolulu?

The average price of solar is about $2.14 to $3.2 per watt in Honolulu, so anything in that range is a fair price. Some prices may be too good to be true. If your installer quotes you way below the average price in your area, proceed with caution. Installers must charge fair prices to remain in business and provide you with 25 years of support.

Which company should I choose for solar in Honolulu?

Here are the top companies we recommend for solar in Honolulu: Everything American Electric did was very well organized. Miriam was wonderful at keeping us informed about each step. Each person on the job was very professional, responsive, helpful and friendly. Great company!<br />

Does Hawaii have a solar water heater program?

For 13 years, Hawaiian Electric administered promotion, inspection and rebate programs to encourage Hawaii homeowners to put solar water heaters on their roofs . Since 2009, administration of those programs transferred to Hawaii Energy, a subsidiary of LEIDOS Corporation, working under contract for the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.