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

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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 kWhPanelskWNet CostSavings/yrPayback
500156.0$13,440$1,4199.5 yrs
750228.8$19,712$2,0819.5 yrs
1,0002911.6$25,984$2,7449.5 yrs
1,5004417.6$39,424$4,1639.5 yrs
2,0005823.2$51,968$5,4879.5 yrs
2,5007329.2$65,408$6,9069.5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

See also: Solar in New York