Solar Savings Calculator for North Carolina

North Carolina homeowners pay an average of $145/month for electricity at 13.5¢/kWh. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$145
Avg Monthly Bill
13.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$46,233
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in North Carolina

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
7.6 kW
Panel Count
19 panels
Total System Cost
$20,520
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,156
Net Cost
$14,364
Annual Savings
$1,740
Payback Period
8.3 years
25-Year Savings
$46,233
Return on Investment
322%

* Estimates based on 4.8 peak sun hours/day in North Carolina, system cost of $2.7/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in North Carolina

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

North Carolina Renewable Energy Tax Credit

Excludes 80% of the appraised value added by solar from property taxes.

Property tax exemption for 80% of added value

Cities in North Carolina

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

Charlotte

13.8¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $148/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas

Raleigh

13.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $145/mo · Duke Energy Progress

Greensboro

13.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $142/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas

Durham

13.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $145/mo · Duke Energy Progress

Winston-Salem

13.5¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $140/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas

Fayetteville

13.8¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $145/mo · Duke Energy Progress

Wilmington

13.8¢/kWh · 5h sun/day

Avg bill: $148/mo · Duke Energy Progress

Asheville

13.2¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $138/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas

More Solar Resources for North Carolina

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