Solar Panel Installation Cost in Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach is served by Dominion Energy Virginia. The solar resource is about 4.5 to 4.9 peak sun hours per day. Virginia passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) in 2020 which established clean energy mandates and protected net metering for residential solar.

Dominion rates are about $0.12 to $0.15 per kWh. Virginia has no state solar tax credit, but the combination of net metering, property tax exemption, and SREC-like value through renewable energy certificate programs provides some financial support.

The federal 30% ITC expired December 2025. The economics in Virginia Beach are moderate with payback of 12 to 16 years.

Virginia Beach averages 4.5 to 4.9 peak sun hours per day. A 7 kW system produces about 8,800 to 10,500 kWh per year. Coastal location brings moderate humidity and some salt air exposure for homes near the oceanfront.

Virginia Beach incentives:

Dominion Energy Virginia: • Net metering under VCEA provisions • Credits at retail rate for systems up to 25 kW • Rates approximately $0.12 to $0.15 per kWh

Virginia state: • Property tax exemption: Virginia localities may choose to exempt solar from property tax. Virginia Beach has adopted the solar property tax exemption (Virginia Code §58.1-3660) • Sales tax exemption: Virginia exempts solar from retail sales tax for systems up to 25 kW • No state solar income tax credit • Virginia SREC market has some value but less liquid than Maryland's

Federal: 30% ITC expired December 2025.

Virginia Beach notes: Permits through the City of Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development. Dominion interconnection typically takes 3 to 6 weeks. Coastal properties should use marine grade mounting hardware due to salt air. Get 3 or more quotes from companies experienced with Dominion interconnection.