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Solar potential in Bodega Bay, CA

With 5.41 peak sun hours, Bodega Bay offers solid solar potential. Combined with current incentives, the ROI case is compelling. Your area receives an average of 5.41 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
70 Good

Nearby Areas

Bodega 94922 Valley Ford 94972 Dillon Beach 94929 Camp Meeker 95419 Duncans Mills 95430 Tomales 94971
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Solar Coverage Map: Bodega Bay, CA

6 nearby locations
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Your Estimated Benefit

$2,611 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,591 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

4.1 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$54,656

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,555
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Bodega Bay may qualify for 6 active programs.

Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
Benefit Value Pass-through Savings

If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
Benefit Value 30% (Expiring 2025)

30% Tax Credit for systems installed by Dec 31, 2025. CRITICAL: For 2026, this credit is set to expire for homeowner-owned systems unless extended. Leases (Third-Party) still qualify under Sec. 48E.

CA State Incentives

Variable Rate
Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3.0)

Exported energy is credited at avoided cost rates (variable). encourages battery storage.

Up to $3,000
DAC-SASH

Upfront incentives for low-income homeowners in disadvantaged communities.

~$200/kWh
SGIP Battery Rebate

Upfront rebate for installing energy storage systems (batteries).

100% Excluded
Property Tax Exclusion

Active solar energy systems are excluded from property tax assessment.

Efficiency

Code: 94923
EXCELLENT Score

5.41 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Bodega Bay's 5.41 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Bodega Bay National Avg State Avg 5.41 hrs 4.50 hrs 6.06 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Bodega Bay receives 20% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Bodega Bay

-8.7° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Bodega Bay East South West Summer (June) -8.7° Altitude Winter (Dec) -39.4° Altitude

In Bodega Bay, the sun is 30.7° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 34.5° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Bodega Bay?

Homeowners in Bodega Bay are positioned to benefit from 5.41 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $2,611 in annual electricity savings. With rates climbing 8% annually, every month of delay costs you money. Despite NEM 3.0, solar still pays off in 6-8 years

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $15,182
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,555
🏛️ CA Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,628
Financial Showdown

If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar

Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Bodega Bay.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $68,668 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $70,168 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by 13%

Unlike stock market gains which are taxed at ~15-20%, the money you save on electricity is 100% tax-free. Plus, solar increases your home's resale value immediately.

The Bodega Bay solar market has 7 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.