Solar & Battery Installation Los Angeles Local Installers & Quotes
ℹ️ Get quick estimates for solar and battery sizing, costs, and savings in Los Angeles using these simplified calculators. For more accurate, advanced calculations, use the full Photonik design platform.
Solar Design Los Angeles
Energy Usage
To choose the right solar system in Los Angeles, start by understanding your daily electricity consumption. Typical homes consume approximately 40 kWh daily on average, though well-insulated properties with efficient appliances often use significantly less.
Lowering energy usage before solar installation—via improved insulation and efficient appliances—often reduces required system size and enhances financial returns.
Typical energy usage per person per day in Los Angeles:
Note: Actual usage varies depending on property size, building efficiency, climate, and appliances.
Solar System Sizing
Matching your daily energy needs requires approximately 10.5kW of solar capacity. Systems sized between 15.8kW and 21.1kW perform best, accounting for natural fluctuations in solar production.
In Los Angeles, a 6.6 kW installation produces around 28.4 kWh per day on average, though output ranges from 3.39 kWh/kW/day during December to 4.82 kWh/kW/day in April.
Solar & Energy Savings
Calculate Heat Pump & EV Savings
Electrify your home by replacing gas heating, petrol vehicles, and other fossil fuel appliances with electric alternatives powered by clean solar energy. This delivers significant additional financial savings and substantial carbon emission reductions. Our calculator helps you compare costs and model the financial impact of switching to electric appliances and vehicles.
How Solar Reduces Your Electricity Bills
The calculations below show how your electricity bills change with solar. Your Old Bill of - per month (- annually) is calculated from your total energy consumption multiplied by the grid electricity rate. Your New Bill of - per month (- annually) accounts for solar generation, the percentage you use directly (self-consumption), remaining grid consumption, and feed-in credits for excess energy exported to the grid. This results in monthly savings of - (- annually).
Battery Storage Los Angeles
Solar Battery Sizing
With solar-only (no battery), a 6.6 kW system provides approximately 50% self-usage in Los Angeles, depending on your consumption patterns, drawing 50% from the grid. A 10 kWh battery storage system can raise your energy independence to approximately 64% annually, lowering grid reliance to 36%.
For accurate battery savings and ROI calculations, use the full Photonik design tool.
Energy Self Sufficiency Calculator*
*Note: This calculator provides simplified battery self-sufficiency estimates. For accurate per-hour simulations that account for solar generation patterns, consumption timing, battery charging/discharging cycles, and efficiency losses across all seasons, use the full Photonik design tool.
Panel Placement Tool Los Angeles
This is a simple panel placement tool that lets you quickly estimate panel count for a single roof area. Try Photonik for advanced features:
- Multiple panel groups
- Custom roof angles
- Panel orientation
- Shade loss calculations
- Panel selection (1000+ models)
- Full integration with our design tool
Loading panel placement tool...
Solar & Battery System Cost Los Angeles
Understanding Solar & Battery System Costs
Solar installation costs in Los Angeles start at approximately $10,945 for a 6.6 kW system, with a 10 kWh battery bringing the total to around $15,481. Most solar-only systems reach payback in approximately 6.2 years, though battery storage lengthens payback periods whilst substantially boosting energy independence.
The cost breakdown shows estimates for equipment costs, installation labour, and applicable taxes. Adjust system size and battery storage to see how it affects total investment and payback periods.
ITC Rebates Los Angeles
The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a federal tax credit that allows you to deduct a percentage of the cost of installing a solar energy system from your federal taxes. The ITC applies to both residential and commercial solar installations.
Currently, the ITC provides a 30% tax credit for solar systems installed through 2032. This credit applies to the total cost of the solar system, including equipment, installation, and related expenses. The credit can be claimed in the tax year the system is installed and becomes operational.
In addition to the federal ITC, many states and local utilities offer additional rebates and incentives. These can include state tax credits, cash rebates, performance-based incentives, and net metering programs that allow you to sell excess solar energy back to the grid.
Use our full design tool for detailed system design, panel placement, and professional proposals.