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Delaware Solar Incentives

Delaware solar grant eligibility depends on the electric utility serving the installation address. Choose your utility to see the applicable verified programs.

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Participating contractorEnergize Delaware Solar Loan

1,322Delaware solar installations

Local since 2008Selbyville DE

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Verified programs

Programs available in Delaware

Delmarva Power

Green Energy Program

Up to $50,000

Published rates
AudienceRate and cap
Homeowner$0.80/W, up to $10,000
Business or farm$0.75/W, up to $40,000
Certified diverse business$0.85/W, up to $45,000
Non-profit or church$0.90/W, up to $50,000

Key conditions

  • Grant cannot exceed 50% of total project cost
  • Total project cost must be $6.00/W or less
  • Solar Shade Analysis with TSRF 70% or greater required in Part 1
  • Apply within 12 months of installation completion
  • Residential PPA/lease systems are not eligible
  • Evaluated by site address, not meter
Administrator
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Effective
2026-07-01
Verified
2026-10-02
Official source document

Delaware Electric Cooperative

Solar Grant Delaware

Up to $20,000

Published rates
AudienceRate and cap
Homeowner$0.70/W, up to $5,000
Business or farm$0.70/W, up to $20,000
Non-profit or church$0.70/W, up to $20,000

Key conditions

  • Funding is limited, first come first served
  • Part One reserves funding
  • Part Two after final interconnection, within six months of Part One verification
  • System owner transfers the system's SRECs to obtain the grant
  • Installed by an approved contractor
  • Evaluated by site address, not meter
  • New caps apply to Part Two submitted on or after July 1, 2026
Administrator
Energize Delaware
Effective
2026-07-01
Verified
2026-10-02
Official program informationOfficial source document

Statewide

Energize Delaware Residential Solar Loan

3.9% APR for up to 15 years

APR
3.9%
Term
15 years
Minimum
$5,000
Maximum
$50,000

Key conditions

  • Grid-connected
  • Array azimuth 80°-280°
  • TSRF 70% or greater
  • Project cost $6.00/W or less
  • Part One before work begins
  • Part Two after interconnection, within six months of Part One approval
  • Loan amount cannot exceed eligible project cost
  • No prepayment penalty

Eligibility

  • Delaware resident
  • Owner-occupied 1-4 unit home; commercial not eligible
  • Credit score 600+
  • Debt-to-income up to 50%
Administrator
Energize Delaware
Verified
2026-10-02
Official program information

From estimate to payment

We do the paperwork

  1. 1

    Shade check

    We confirm the site and solar-resource requirements before an application begins.

  2. 2

    Part One before installation

    We prepare the reservation or pre-approval paperwork before installation starts.

  3. 3

    Part Two after interconnection

    After utility interconnection, we complete the final documentation required by the program.

Clear answers

Frequently asked questions

Which grant can I get in Delaware?

Delmarva Power customers use DNREC's Green Energy Program. Delaware Electric Cooperative members use Solar Grant Delaware. Municipal utility customers should check with their utility because these grants are not statewide.

Can churches and non-profits get solar grants in Delaware?

Non-profit: $0.90/W, up to $50,000 Non-profit: $0.70/W, up to $20,000

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