Georgia Solar Incentives, Tax Credits, & Rebates (2025 Guide)
Georgia Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) This guide will walk you through all the major solar incentives, tax credits, and other beneficial policies available to Georgia residents
Georgia Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) This guide will walk you through all the major solar incentives, tax credits, and other beneficial policies available to Georgia residents
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Solar panels, usually photovoltaic panels (PV panels), collect sunlight in their cells. The panels turn the sun’s energy into electric power. This is DC power, and if you choose a DC air conditioner, the panels can be wired directly to it. Most AC’s are AC power – that’s confusing. Most air conditioners require alternating current power.
Pros DC solar air conditioners can be direct-wired to the panels without converting it. Batteries can be added to the system to store excess solar power produced, but only if you have enough panel wattage to run the air conditioner and store energy.
There are two ways to achieve solar power air conditioning. 1. If you outfit a home with a photovoltaic solar power system with enough capacity, it will supply plenty of power to run any air conditioner you choose – central AC, ductless AC, window AC, portable AC, etc. This is not what this article is about. 2.
For Georgia homeowners, the decision to go solar is supported by a solid combination of federal and state incentives that make the investment more affordable. While Georgia's incentive landscape is more streamlined than other states, the available programs can still significantly reduce your costs and boost your long-term savings.