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Solar vs Grid Electricity Costs California 2025

Detailed comparison of solar energy costs versus grid electricity for California businesses including current rates and future projections.

Promise Energy Team2024-01-306 min read

Current Cost Analysis

Grid electricity costs $0.18-0.22/kWh and rising 5-7% annually. Solar LCOE is $0.06-0.09/kWh fixed for 25 years. Immediate savings of 50-70% with solar.

25-Year Projections

Grid costs projected to reach $0.35-0.45/kWh by 2050. Solar costs remain stable with slight degradation. Cumulative savings of $500,000-2,000,000 for typical commercial facility.

Hidden Costs Comparison

Grid includes demand charges, transmission fees, and rate volatility. Solar eliminates most fees, provides predictable costs, and includes production guarantees.

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