Solar Opportunities - Delaware

 Solar Offerings and Incentives

Homeowners in Delaware who install solar equipment are eligible for the following incentives and programs.

State Incentives for Solar

Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

In Delaware, owners of solar photovoltaic systems retain the renewable energy credits or RECs for the energy they produce and consume. These credits can then be sold to utilities to help them comply with the renewables standard portfolio (RSP) requirements. In order to be able to produce RECs, certification by the Delaware Public Service Commission is required. To find out more about eligibility requirements please click here.

Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

A federal-level investment tax credit (ITC) is now available to consumers wanting to purchase small wind turbines, solar panels, or geothermal heat pumps.  The ITC, written into law through the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, is available for equipment installed from Oct. 3, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2016. The credit covers 30% of the equipment cost, though some technologies have a credit cap of $2000. More details and a complete list of eligible technologies can be found here.

Local projects

Dover Sun Park

This community solar project provides municipal solar power for the city of Dover.

Eligibility: Customer of Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation

Click here for more information.

Milford Solar Farm

Customers of Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation may purchase solar power from this facility.

Eligibility: Customer of Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation

Click here for more information.

Smyrna

A community solar project constructed at the Smyrna Business Park that provides power to DMEC.

Eligibility: Customer of Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation

Click here for more information.