Solar System Sizing Tool — New Bedford, MA
Use our interactive tool to determine the right solar system size for your home in New Bedford. Adjust your monthly electricity bill and home size to see a personalized recommendation based on local solar conditions.
Size Your Solar System
$
Local rate: 28.8¢/kWh
ft
Peak sun hours: 4.2h/day
5.3
System Size (kW)
14
Panels Needed
252
Roof Space (sq ft)
$15,105
Est. Cost
8,125
Annual kWh
100%
Energy Offset
Energy Offset100% of your usage covered by solar
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How We Calculate Your System Size
Your recommended solar system size is based on several factors specific to New Bedford, MA:
- Electricity usage: Your monthly bill is converted to annual kWh consumption using the local rate of 28.8¢/kWh.
- Solar irradiance: New Bedford receives an average of 4.2 peak sun hours per day, which determines how much energy each panel produces.
- Panel specifications: We use 400W panels, each requiring approximately 18 sq ft of roof space, which is standard for modern residential installations.
- Roof space: The total roof area needed depends on the number of panels. The average home in New Bedford is 1,550 sq ft.
Solar at a Glance: New Bedford, MA
28.8¢
Avg Rate / kWh
4.2h
Peak Sun Hours / Day
5.3 kW
Avg Recommended Size
14
Avg Panels Needed
$15,105
Est. Cost (before incentives)
Eversource Energy
Utility Provider
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