Solar panels payback

How do you calculate solar payback?

To calculate your solar panel return on investment (ROI), subtract your solar payback period from 25 (the expected number of years a solar panel lasts). Multiply your result by your annual energy cost. For example, 25 minus your solar payback period of 11 is 14.

Are solar panels a good investment?

If your payback period is 11 years, you’ll be “making money” on the system for 14 to 29 years. Most solar industry experts say that if your solar panel payback period is less than half the life of your system, it’s a decent investment. Another thing to keep in mind is internal rate of return, or IRR.

What is the payback period for solar panels?

The payback period for solar panels is the time it takes to break even on your investment. This can be calculated by dividing your initial cost by the annual savings you experience on your utility bill. Most households should expect payback for solar panels within eight to 13 years.

How do solar panels pay back?

If you’d rather skip the long explanations and math equations, you can calculate the payback period for your specific home now by using our solar panel payback calculator: Solar panels pay for themselves over time by saving you money on electricity bills, and in some cases, earning you money through ongoing incentive payments.

Does a solar panel system pay for itself?

It is at this point that you might say the solar panel system has “paid for itself.” Keep in mind that there are a number of basic determinants that go into calculating solar payback periods, including installation costs, interest rates if you’re taking out a solar loan, applicable tax credits and solar rebates, and energy bill savings.

How can I decrease the solar payback period?

You can decrease the solar payback period with other government incentives. The most significant is the federal tax credit for solar photovoltaics (PV), which provides taxpayers with a one-time 30% credit on the total cost of a residential solar system. Some states offer tax credits and other similar programs to supplement these savings.