Solar Savings Calculator for Alabama

Alabama homeowners pay an average of $163/month for electricity at 14.5¢/kWh. With 4.7 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$163
Avg Monthly Bill
14.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.7h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$52,720
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Alabama

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
8 kW
Panel Count
20 panels
Total System Cost
$22,000
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,600
Net Cost
$15,400
Annual Savings
$1,956
Payback Period
7.9 years
25-Year Savings
$52,720
Return on Investment
342%

* Estimates based on 4.7 peak sun hours/day in Alabama, system cost of $2.75/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in Alabama

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.

30% of system cost

Cities in Alabama

Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and utility information.

Birmingham

14.2¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $160/mo · Alabama Power

Huntsville

14.8¢/kWh · 4.6h sun/day

Avg bill: $165/mo · Huntsville Utilities

Montgomery

14.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $158/mo · Alabama Power

Mobile

14¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $162/mo · Alabama Power

Tuscaloosa

14.3¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $155/mo · Alabama Power

Hoover

14.5¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $170/mo · Alabama Power

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