Mercer County · New Jersey
Solar Companies in
Trenton, NJ
Trenton homeowners earn NJ SREC income and cut bills with New Jersey's strong solar incentives.
208 days
Sunny Days/Year
$1,700/yr
Avg. Annual Savings
9–12 years
Payback Period
$16,500
Avg. System Cost
About Solar in Trenton
Why Trenton Homeowners Are Going Solar
Trenton is New Jersey's capital and a strong solar market in Mercer County. PSE&G serves Trenton and offers net metering for residential solar customers. New Jersey's SREC program allows Trenton homeowners to earn additional income from their solar panels.
Trenton's central location in New Jersey and the state's strong solar incentive program make it an excellent solar market. Full property and sales tax exemptions add further value. Note: the 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025.
SunLynk connects Trenton homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Mercer County's permitting requirements and PSE&G's interconnection process.
Why go solar in Trenton?
- NJ SREC program generates additional income
- PSE&G net metering at retail rates
- Full property and sales tax exemptions
- Federal ITC expired Dec 31, 2025 (leases/PPAs may still benefit)
- Average payback of 6–9 years
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Available Incentives
Solar Incentives for Trenton Homeowners
Federal Solar Tax Credit -- Expired
Tax CreditThe 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing in 2026 no longer qualify. Solar leases and PPAs are the exception -- the installer can claim commercial credits and pass savings through in the monthly rate.
New Jersey SREC Program
State ProgramNew Jersey's SREC program lets solar homeowners earn certificates for every 1,000 kWh produced.
PSE&G Net Metering
Net MeteringPSE&G offers net metering for Trenton residential solar customers at retail rates.
Property Tax Exemption
Tax ExemptionNew Jersey exempts solar energy systems from local property tax assessments.
Sales Tax Exemption
Tax ExemptionSolar energy equipment is fully exempt from New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax.
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