Solar Energy in Greenwood County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Greenwood County, South Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Greenwood County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Accessory solar panels in unincorporated Greenwood County must sit on the side or rear of the lot in residential districts, carry a UL listing with anti-reflective glare coatings, and come with written authorization from the local utility acknowledging the interconnected system. Roof-mounted units cannot poke above the roof ridge or extend past the building's edge.
Greenwood County Solar Panel Standards
Significant RestrictionsGreenwood County Code § 6-3-109(l)
(l)Solar panels, provided:(1)In residential districts, the location of solar panels shall be limited to the side and rear of the structure and rear lot only not to exceed the height requirements of the district. In all other districts, the location of solar panels shall be limited to the sides and rear of the lot and shall be screened from all adjacent property lines and must meet the height re...
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