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How Much Solar Power Do I Need For A $400 Electric Bill?
Solar Power Estimate
This is a solar power estimate* based on a $400 monthly electric bill. A 10kW or 10,000 watt solar panel system should offset most, if not all, of your energy use.
Results will vary based on your actual energy use, location and other installation factors. |
Solar Panel Kits
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Your Solar Savings
See how much you could save with home solar panels.
Other benefits of solar power
Increase your home value
Clean, healthy, renewable energy |
$122,739 over 25 years
$4,320 per year
$360 per month
$25,531
PRICELESS |
ASSUMPTIONS
Your current electricity cost
Solar panels have a 25 year warranty, so we use 25 year costs for comparison |
$163,957 over 25 years
$4,800 per year
$400 per month
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Your Solar Panel System
Reduce your $400 monthly electric bill. 1 kW = 1 kilowatt or 1,000 watts DC; kWh = kilowatt hours AC |
10 kW DC Solar Kit
1,200 - 1,800 kWh AC per month
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Your Solar Cost
Estimate includes system design, permits, solar panels, solar inverter, rooftop racking, all hardware components, installation and warranty, minus a 30% Federal energy tax credit. (Sticker price: $35,460) |
$24,823 |
Your New Utility Cost
What you could pay for electricity after installing solar panels |
$16,396 over 25 years
$480 per year
$40 per month |
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Don't want to spend that much? Buy half the size to offset 50% of your electric bill. We have hundreds of solar kits to meet your goals. Scroll down to see more solar kits.
*Note: These are current solar price estimates as of December 2012, amounts may vary based on your location and installation factors. The 25 year utility cost includes a conservative 2.5% annual electricity price inflation rate. Inflation may vary by utility. According to the Department of Energy, the national average for annual electric utility price inflation is 4%, while some states are as high as 7% or 8% annual inflation. The estimated kWh produced per month includes 230 watt or 250 watt solar panels and 5 sun hours per day. Results may vary based on location and installation factors. How much solar power do you need for a $400 electric bill? |
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SOLAR PANELS
