SREC Explained: How to Make Money Selling Solar Credits in 2026

Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) are performance-based incentives that allow you to sell "credits" for the energy your system produces. In active markets, this can add thousands to your annual income.

1. What is an SREC?

One SREC is generated for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of solar electricity produced. Electricity suppliers purchase these credits to meet state Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS).

2. Active SREC Markets in 2026

SREC values vary wildly by state. New Jersey and Massachusetts remain among the most lucrative, while Maryland and Pennsylvania offer more modest but steady returns.

3. How to Sell Your SRECs

Most homeowners use an SREC aggregator (like SRECTrade or SolSystems) to manage the tracking and sale of their credits on the open market in exchange for a small commission.