Solar Savings Calculator for Delaware

Delaware homeowners pay an average of $140/month for electricity at 16¢/kWh. With 4.4 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$140
Avg Monthly Bill
16¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$45,180
Est. 25-Year Savings

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
6.8 kW
Panel Count
17 panels
Total System Cost
$19,040
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$5,712
Net Cost
$13,328
Annual Savings
$1,680
Payback Period
7.9 years
25-Year Savings
$45,180
Return on Investment
339%

* Estimates based on 4.4 peak sun hours/day in Delaware, system cost of $2.8/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in Delaware

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

Delaware SREC Program

Solar Renewable Energy Credits through Delmarva Power.

$15-40 per SREC

Cities in Delaware

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

Wilmington

16.2¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day

Avg bill: $142/mo · Delmarva Power

Dover

15.8¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $138/mo · Delmarva Power

Newark

16¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day

Avg bill: $140/mo · Delmarva Power

Middletown

15.8¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $145/mo · Delmarva Power

Bear

16¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day

Avg bill: $142/mo · Delmarva Power

Smyrna

15.5¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $135/mo · Delmarva Power

More Solar Resources for Delaware

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