SC Department of Revenue
South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit is available to homeowners in Aiken, SC.
South Carolina offers a 25% state tax credit for residential solar installations, up to $3,500 per year with a total cap of $26,000. Can be combined with federal solar tax credits for maximum savings.
State tax credit of 25% of system cost, annual maximum $3,500
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Aiken, SC, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Aiken, SC can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Aiken early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Form to file: SC Schedule TC-38 (Solar Energy or Small Hydropower System Credit), filed with SC1040TC
South Carolina gives a state income tax credit for installing a solar energy system on a home you own. The credit is the lesser of 3,500 dollars per facility or 50 percent of your tax liability, and any unused amount carries forward up to 10 years. You claim it on Schedule TC-38, filed with the SC1040TC and your state return.
Steps to apply
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Available through 2027
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Email us about this programUp to $3,500 per year tax credit (max $26,000 total).
South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit is open to homeowners in Aiken, SC. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with SC Department of Revenue using the official program link on this page or call (803) 898-5000. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Available through 2027.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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