Solar panel output in San Diego

Reference location: San Diego · California

Reference system: 6 kWp, fixed south-facing panels, 35° tilt

Estimated annual production

9,282 kWh

Specific yield

1,547 kWh/kWp

Electricity-price assumption

Reference value: $0.18 per kWh (August 2026). This editable planning assumption is not a quote for your tariff.

EIA — U.S. residential average

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Estimated monthly solar production in San Diego

Local electricity rules and incentives

Net-metering and export compensation are set by state rules and local utilities; they are not assumed in this estimate. Check your utility tariff and current state policy before relying on payback figures.

Rules and tariffs can change. Confirm current terms with your utility or the relevant authority before making an investment decision.

U.S. Department of Energy — Homeowner’s Guide to Going Solar

Data sources and assumptions

Annual output uses the European Commission Joint Research Centre PVGIS model at the listed location. The reference city is not a national average; roof shading, orientation, equipment and weather change actual production.

PVGIS coverage has been checked for United States and the listed locations.

PVGIS API — European Commission Joint Research Centre

Local electricity rules and incentives

How much energy can a 6 kWp solar system produce in San Diego?

The modeled reference system produces about 9,282 kWh per year at San Diego, or 1,547 kWh/kWp. Your roof, shading, equipment and weather will change the actual result.

Do solar incentives and export payments apply throughout United States?

No. Rules and eligibility can vary by state, emirate, utility, system size and contract. The estimate does not include incentives or export credits; verify current local terms.