Solar Panels in Detroit, MI

Detroit gets 3.5 peak sun hours/day with electricity at $0.185/kWh. Calculate panels needed, cost after 30% ITC, and payback period.

Sun Hours
3.5/day
Rate
$0.185/kWh
Cost/Watt
$3
Net Metering
Inflow/Outflow

☀️ Detroit Solar Calculator

5,676 kWh
Panels
169
System Size
67.6 kW
Annual kWh
69,087
Net Cost
$141,960
Savings/yr
$12,781
Payback
11.1 yrs
25-Yr Savings
$177,565

System Sizes in Detroit

Monthly kWhPanelskWNet CostSavings/yrPayback
500156.0$12,600$1,13411.1 yrs
750239.2$19,320$1,73911.1 yrs
1,0003012.0$25,200$2,26911.1 yrs
1,5004518.0$37,800$3,40311.1 yrs
2,0006024.0$50,400$4,53811.1 yrs
2,5007530.0$63,000$5,67211.1 yrs

Solar Guide for Detroit (2026)

Detroit at latitude 42.33°N receives 3.5 peak sun hours/day. At $0.185/kWh, solar offers solid long-term savings.

Incentives: Federal ITC.

NEC Solar Requirements

All installations must comply with NEC Article 690: rapid shutdown (690.12), conductor sizing at 125% (690.8), and proper grounding per NEC 250. Use our Solar Wire Size Calculator for conductor sizing.

Disclaimer: Estimates only. Consult a licensed solar installer. NEC Article 690 compliance required.

Frequently Asked Questions

See also: Solar in Michigan