Solar Savings Calculator for Greenville, SC
Homeowners in Greenville pay an average of $150/month for electricity through Duke Energy Carolinas. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$150
Avg Monthly Bill
14.2¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$53,453
Est. 25-Year Savings
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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
State Tax Credit (25%)
-$5,130
Net Cost
$9,234
Annual Savings
$1,800
Payback Period
5.1 years
25-Year Savings
$53,453
Return on Investment
579%
* Estimates based on 4.8 peak sun hours/day in Greenville, SC, system cost of $2.7/watt, 30% federal ITC, 25% state tax credit, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.
Local Solar Details for Greenville
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Duke Energy Carolinas
- Permit Cost
- $300
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 7.6 kW
- Panel Count
- 19 panels
- Gross Cost
- $20,520
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $9,234
Available Incentives for Greenville, SC
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.
South Carolina Solar Tax Credit
One of the most generous state solar tax credits with no maximum cap.
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