Solar Panels in New York City, NY
New York City gets 3.6 peak sun hours/day with electricity at $0.225/kWh. Calculate panels needed, cost after 30% ITC, and payback period.
Sun Hours
3.6/day
Rate
$0.225/kWh
Cost/Watt
$3.2
Net Metering
VDER/NEM
☀️ New York City Solar Calculator
6,222 kWh
Panels
181
System Size
72.4 kW
Annual kWh
76,107
Net Cost
$162,176
Savings/yr
$17,124
Payback
9.5 yrs
25-Yr Savings
$265,924
System Sizes in New York City
| Monthly kWh | Panels | kW | Net Cost | Savings/yr | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 15 | 6.0 | $13,440 | $1,419 | 9.5 yrs |
| 750 | 22 | 8.8 | $19,712 | $2,081 | 9.5 yrs |
| 1,000 | 29 | 11.6 | $25,984 | $2,744 | 9.5 yrs |
| 1,500 | 44 | 17.6 | $39,424 | $4,163 | 9.5 yrs |
| 2,000 | 58 | 23.2 | $51,968 | $5,487 | 9.5 yrs |
| 2,500 | 73 | 29.2 | $65,408 | $6,906 | 9.5 yrs |
Solar Guide for New York City (2026)
New York City at latitude 40.71°N receives 3.6 peak sun hours/day. At $0.225/kWh, solar offers exceptional long-term savings.
Incentives: Federal ITC + NY-Sun + 25% state tax credit.
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.
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