Solar Savings Calculator for Wisconsin

Wisconsin homeowners pay an average of $130/month for electricity at 17¢/kWh. With 3.8 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$130
Avg Monthly Bill
17¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$40,525
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Wisconsin

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
6.8 kW
Panel Count
17 panels
Total System Cost
$19,720
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$5,916
Net Cost
$13,804
Annual Savings
$1,560
Payback Period
8.8 years
25-Year Savings
$40,525
Return on Investment
294%

* Estimates based on 3.8 peak sun hours/day in Wisconsin, system cost of $2.9/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin

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

Milwaukee

17.2¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $132/mo · We Energies

Madison

16.8¢/kWh · 3.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $130/mo · Madison Gas and Electric (MG&E)

Green Bay

17¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $125/mo · Wisconsin Public Service (WPS)

Kenosha

17.2¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $128/mo · We Energies

Racine

17¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $125/mo · We Energies

Appleton

16.8¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $125/mo · Wisconsin Public Service (WPS)

Oshkosh

16.8¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $122/mo · Wisconsin Public Service (WPS)

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