Solar System Sizing Tool — Yonkers, NY
Use our interactive tool to determine the right solar system size for your home in Yonkers. Adjust your monthly electricity bill and home size to see a personalized recommendation based on local solar conditions.
Size Your Solar System
$
Local rate: 25.5¢/kWh
ft
Peak sun hours: 4h/day
6.3
System Size (kW)
16
Panels Needed
288
Roof Space (sq ft)
$17,913
Est. Cost
9,176
Annual kWh
100%
Energy Offset
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How We Calculate Your System Size
Your recommended solar system size is based on several factors specific to Yonkers, NY:
- Electricity usage: Your monthly bill is converted to annual kWh consumption using the local rate of 25.5¢/kWh.
- Solar irradiance: Yonkers 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 Yonkers is 1,600 sq ft.
Solar at a Glance: Yonkers, NY
25.5¢
Avg Rate / kWh
4h
Peak Sun Hours / Day
6.3 kW
Avg Recommended Size
16
Avg Panels Needed
$17,913
Est. Cost (before incentives)
Con Edison
Utility Provider
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