Solar Panels
Also known as Solar PV, solar panels are installed outside — typically on the roof — and convert sunlight into electricity.
It’s never been easier to go solar in Illinois. Whether you want to add panels to your home or business, or you want to join your community and share solar credits, there are clean and affordable opportunities for everyone.
The solar calculator’s personalized evaluation gives you meaningful results. It takes into account the shape and condition of your roof, your historical usage, real rates, and even the tax credits and rebates that are available in your area.
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Find out if your location is right for solar. Enter your address and the size, shape, angle and condition of your roof are evaluated. Sun exposure and tree coverage are factored in. It’ll even tell you how many panels are needed.
Solar may be more affordable than you think. View the estimates for your configuration along with potential tax credits and rebates for your area. Examine your payback period and your projected long-term savings.
Going solar can not only offset a portion of your electrical bill, it can have a positive impact on the environment. Based on your recommended configuration, the evaluation will show you the pounds of carbon dioxide that can be eliminated—each and every year!
Also known as Solar PV, solar panels are installed outside — typically on the roof — and convert sunlight into electricity.
Electricity from solar is no different than electricity delivered by your local utility. Your lights and appliances work the same.
Your meter measures the amount of power you take from the grid as well as the excess power you give back.
You are still connected to the utility grid, the network of power lines that provide electricity.
Your ComEd online account contains tools and detailed energy usage information. View credits, billing and payments.
Also known as Solar PV, solar panels are installed outside — typically on the roof — and convert sunlight into electricity.
Solar panels offset a portion of the electricity you use. Reducing your use can help maximize your solar investment.
Your meter measures the amount of power you take from the grid as well as the excess power you give back.
You are still connected to the utility grid, the network of power lines that provide electricity.
Your ComEd online account contains tools and detailed energy usage information. View credits, billing and payments.
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. This electricity is then fed to the utility grid, generating credits.
The grid is the network of power lines that provide electricity to homes and businesses. The solar system delivers electricity to the grid, and you use electricity from the grid.
Your meter measures the amount of power you take from the grid. No changes are needed to your home or business to participate in community solar.
A portion of your bill is offset with credits from your community solar. Reducing your usage can help maximize your solar credit.
View your community solar credits and bill details, and find tools to help manage your energy use.
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| I own the panels and equipment, and they are located on my property |  |
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| I rent, I live in a condo, or I have a hoa that limits property changes | |
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| I want to take advantage of rebates and/or tax credits | |
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| I want little or no up-front cost | |
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| My building is connected to and receives electricity from the grid | |
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| I receive a monthly bill from ComEd | |
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Find out your property's solar potential based on rooftop characteristics and electricity use. Next, research and hire a contractor.
Work with your contractor to submit an interconnection application, requesting that your solar equipment be connected to ComEd's smart grid. Then, track your project status.
Once your interconnection application has been approved, have your contractor install your solar equipment and obtain final Permission to Operate from ComEd. Then, start generating energy and enjoy the benefits!
Receive net metering credits from ComEd when your solar energy system produces more energy than you consume. You also may be eligible for other solar credits, as detailed on your Solar Calculator report.
Take a closer look at common questions about going solar.
Yes, solar works in Illinois! Illinois may not be the sunniest state, but there's plenty of sunlight to power solar energy.
Yes, being connected to the smart grid is important. Connecting to the smart grid will keep power flowing to you when your private solar energy system doesn't produce all the energy you need.
Yes, you will still receive an energy bill. ComEd will still deliver energy to you when needed. Your energy bill reflects the energy delivered, and the credits you receive when your private solar energy systems produces more energy than you need.
Launch our solar calculator to learn about estimated costs and savings, personalized for your location.
ComEd helps enable energy choices for all customers. Renters or owners of multi-family dwellings can access the benefits of solar energy with community solar—a large scale system that is owned and maintained by a third party and is not located at your property.
Yes! There are multiple community solar projects available throughout Illinois. Learn how community solar works and explore your solar options here.
Head to the calculator to find solar options that best match your property. Estimate your costs and compare the savings.