Solar in Kailua

In review

Drafted Mon 30 Nov 2026 from 400 sampled roofs. Will go live at independentenergyhawaii.com/solar/kailua.

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Solar and batteries in Kailua, Oahu How much sun do Kailua roofs get?

We sampled 400 Kailua roofs from Google's Solar API. Most get enough sun for solar to pay off, and windward clouds cost less than people expect.

Roofs good for solar71%284 of 400 sampled

Median sun hours1,910A year, best part of roof

Median usable roof540 sq ftFits about 12 panels

Source on each card: Google Solar API, 400 roofs sampled 30 Nov 2026.

38 IEH installs in KailuaFrom IEH records

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Questions Kailua homeowners ask

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Data behind this page

Source: Google Solar API, building insights
Roofs sampled: 400, homes in 96734
Sampled on: 30 Nov 2026
Good for solar: 71% (284 of 400)
Rule: 1,600+ sun hours and 300+ sq ft usable
Median sun hours: 1,910 a year
Median usable roof: 540 sq ft, about 12 panels
IEH installs: 38, from IEH records

The three sunlight cards are stored numbers. They stay hidden on the live page until Google confirms the terms allow it (O2). The mini estimate works now.

Before you publish

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Install count checked against IEH records

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