Solar Panels in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh gets 4.7 peak sun hours/day with electricity at $0.125/kWh. Calculate panels needed, cost after 30% ITC, and payback period.
Sun Hours
4.7/day
Rate
$0.125/kWh
Cost/Watt
$2.65
Net Metering
Yes
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8,800 kWh
Panels
196
System Size
78.4 kW
Annual kWh
107,596
Net Cost
$145,432
Savings/yr
$13,450
Payback
10.8 yrs
25-Yr Savings
$190,818
System Sizes in Raleigh
| Monthly kWh | Panels | kW | Net Cost | Savings/yr | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 12 | 4.8 | $8,904 | $823 | 10.8 yrs |
| 750 | 17 | 6.8 | $12,614 | $1,167 | 10.8 yrs |
| 1,000 | 23 | 9.2 | $17,066 | $1,578 | 10.8 yrs |
| 1,500 | 34 | 13.6 | $25,228 | $2,333 | 10.8 yrs |
| 2,000 | 45 | 18.0 | $33,390 | $3,088 | 10.8 yrs |
| 2,500 | 56 | 22.4 | $41,552 | $3,843 | 10.8 yrs |
Solar Guide for Raleigh (2026)
Raleigh at latitude 35.78°N receives 4.7 peak sun hours/day. At $0.125/kWh, solar offers solid long-term savings.
Incentives: Federal ITC + Duke Energy rebate.
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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