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Solar in Kern County, CA

Solar panels in Bakersfield, CA

6 peak sun hours per day. See what the data says about Bakersfield, then check your specific roof free.

Utility territory: PG&E

Solar data for Bakersfield

Peak sun hours / day
6 hrs

Modeled annual average.

Typical system size
6–10 kW

Residential, based on typical household load.

Estimated first-year savings
$2,750–$4,600

Per year for a typical 6–10 kW system. The high end assumes the larger array.

Roofs suitable for solar
72–82%

Modeled from regional adoption data.

Primary utility
PG&E

Contact your utility for current net billing enrollment status.

Net metering / billing
NEM 3.0 (Net Billing)

Under California's Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3.0, April 2023), exported power earns avoided-cost rates (~$0.02–0.08/kWh); self-consumed solar saves at full retail rate, so battery storage maximizes value.

Estimates use the average California current utility rate (before solar) of $0.33/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading.

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kW

Typical homes: 6–10 kW.

$/ kWh

Prefilled with the state residential average.

Estimated first-year savings

$3,650/ yr

$2,750–$4,600/yr for a typical 6–10 kW system — the low end is a smaller array, the high end a larger one.

Estimate — individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading. Assumes an 85% system derate and 70% self-consumption; exported energy uses the local net-billing estimate.

City averages are a starting point — check your address for your verified result.

Frequently asked questions

How much sun does Bakersfield get for solar?

Bakersfield receives approximately 6 peak sun hours per day on average, based on modeled regional data.

What is the estimated first-year savings from solar in Bakersfield?

For a typical 6–10 kW system in Bakersfield, first-year savings are estimated at $2,750–$4,600 per year: the low end uses the smaller system, while the high end is up to the larger system. Estimates use the average California current utility rate (before solar) of $0.33/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading. These are educational estimates, not guarantees.

Why does Bakersfield have strong solar exposure?

Bakersfield's 6 average daily peak sun hours are above many California cities in this dataset. Roof orientation, usable area, and shade still determine the result for an individual property.

Data source: City figures are modeled estimates for general guidance, not a quote for any specific property.

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