Solar System Sizing Tool — New York City, NY
Use our interactive tool to determine the right solar system size for your home in New York City. Adjust your monthly electricity bill and home size to see a personalized recommendation based on local solar conditions.
Size Your Solar System
$
Local rate: 26¢/kWh
ft
Peak sun hours: 4h/day
6.3
System Size (kW)
16
Panels Needed
288
Roof Space (sq ft)
$18,019
Est. Cost
9,231
Annual kWh
100%
Energy Offset
Energy Offset100% of your usage covered by solar
0%50%100%
How We Calculate Your System Size
Your recommended solar system size is based on several factors specific to New York City, NY:
- Electricity usage: Your monthly bill is converted to annual kWh consumption using the local rate of 26¢/kWh.
- Solar irradiance: New York City receives an average of 4 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 York City is 1,400 sq ft.
Solar at a Glance: New York City, NY
26¢
Avg Rate / kWh
4h
Peak Sun Hours / Day
6.3 kW
Avg Recommended Size
16
Avg Panels Needed
$18,019
Est. Cost (before incentives)
Con Edison
Utility Provider
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