BlackCat Solar Inc
Contact details, services offered, and what homeowners in Hickory need to know before installing solar.
Contact Details
Address and phone as published on their Google Business listing. Check the Maps link for current hours:
Services & Coverage Area
What this contractor covers and where, according to their public business listing:
| Service Category | Solar installation |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Listed as serving 2 cities across North Carolina. |
| Official Website | blackcatsolarinc.com ↗ |
| Google Business Listing | View current hours, photos and reviews on Google Maps ↗ |
What to Know Before Going Solar in Hickory
Local electricity costs and the current federal incentive picture — the two numbers that decide whether solar pays off here.
Electricity costs in North Carolina
14.74¢ / kWh
Residential rates in North Carolina run 16% below the U.S. average. Lower grid rates lengthen the payback period, so system sizing and financing terms matter more here.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
Federal tax credit status — 2026
The 30% federal solar tax credit for homeowners (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025. Systems installed from January 1, 2026 onward are not eligible for it. Be cautious with any contractor still quoting that credit for a 2026 installation.
What remains is the 48E credit, claimed by the company that owns the system. Homeowners can still benefit from it indirectly through a lease or PPA (third-party ownership), available through the end of 2027.
Sources: Congressional Research Service IN12611 · SEIA — One Big Beautiful Bill provisions
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