Solar Advantage Value Estimator

Solar Advantage Value Estimator (SAVE) is a tool designed to estimate the Present Value of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system including the estimated value in annual energy savings. The results provided by SAVE are estimates only and do not take into consideration real estate market factors that may affect the overall valuation of the property and/or solar installation. We recommend that you contact your real estate professional when determining the value of your solar installation.

If you are considering investing in your own solar PV system, we recommend using the Clean Power Estimator

For more information about the Solar Value Estimation Tool. Please access our online Help System.

SAVE Website Disclaimer

SAVE Webtool

Terms of Use and Conditions

Please read these terms of use carefully before using the SAVE Webtool.

The SAVE Webtool (Tool) is operated by the California Energy Commission (Energy Commission), an agency of the State of California, as a component of the Go Solar California! website. By using the Tool you signify your assent to the terms of use for the Go Solar California! website, available at http://www.gosolarcalifornia.org/use.php, and the specific conditions set forth below. User expressly acknowledges that use of the Tool is at user's sole risk.

ESTIMATED VALUATION OF PHOTO VOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS:
The Tool only provides information concerning PV systems located on real property (PV Systems). The information contained in the Tool is derived from information obtained by the Energy Commission through coordinated efforts with utilities, installers of PV systems, property owners and their respective agents. Thus, depending on the quality, accuracy, and currency of the information provided to the Energy Commission, the Tool’s estimated valuation of a PV system may not reflect the actual value of the PV System. The calculation of PV system value, as estimated by the Tool, is not based upon visual examination or inspection of PV systems.

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