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The Hawai'i Solar Hub

Incentives shift, rates climb, and the tech keeps getting better. This is where we break down what Hawai'i homeowners actually need to know — in plain language, from a local team that does this every day.

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Solar, simplified — one article at a time

From battery economics to how a PV system actually works, here's our growing library of Hawai'i solar guides.

Rooftop solar panels on an Oahu home
Industry

Half of O'ahu's Homes Have Rooftop Solar

O'ahu just crossed 50% adoption, 95%+ of new systems add a battery, and HECO's Smart DER rules changed the design game. What it means for you.

Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Hawaii home solar under the new state tax credit cap
Incentives

Hawai'i Is Capping Its Solar Credit — 2026 Installs Are Protected

Act 24 caps the 35% state credit at $40M/year from 2027 and ends it by 2030 — but Governor Green's executive order shields every 2026 install.

Aug 2026 · 6 min read
Hawaii home solar and the federal tax credit in 2026
Incentives

The Federal Solar Credit Ended — How to Still Save in 2026

The 30% federal credit expired, but Hawai'i's 35% state credit and 42¢ rates keep solar paying off. Here's your 2026 game plan.

Jul 2026 · 6 min read
Tesla Powerwall battery storage in a Hawaii home
Battery Storage

Is Solar Battery Storage Worth It in 2026?

HECO export credits are low and rates hit 42¢/kWh. Here's how a battery captures your solar's full value — plus BYOD Plus up to $4,000.

Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Hawaii solar incentives and tax credits
Incentives

2026 Hawai'i Solar Incentive Changes

The federal credit changed, but Hawai'i's state credit and 42¢ rates keep solar paying off. Here's the full breakdown.

May 2026 · 6 min read
Solar water heater on a Hawaii rooftop
Water Heating

Choosing a Solar Water Heater in Hawai'i

Types, payback, and the top things to weigh before you buy one of Hawai'i's fastest-payback upgrades.

Apr 2026 · 5 min read
The future of solar energy in Hawaii
Industry

The Future of Solar in Hawai'i

High rates, aloha for the 'aina, and the march to 100% renewable by 2045 — where the Islands are headed.

Mar 2026 · 6 min read
Diagram of a residential PV solar system in Hawaii
Education

How a Residential PV System Works

Panels, inverters, batteries, CGS+ net metering, and monitoring — the simple version of how your solar makes power.

Feb 2026 · 7 min read

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