Solar Panels in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento gets 5.5 peak sun hours/day with electricity at $0.25/kWh. Calculate panels needed, cost after 30% ITC, and payback period.

Sun Hours
5.5/day
Rate
$0.25/kWh
Cost/Watt
$2.8
Net Metering
NEM 3.0 / SMUD rate

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6,000 kWh
Panels
114
System Size
45.6 kW
Annual kWh
73,234
Net Cost
$89,376
Savings/yr
$18,309
Payback
4.9 yrs
25-Yr Savings
$368,349

System Sizes in Sacramento

Monthly kWhPanelskWNet CostSavings/yrPayback
500104.0$7,840$1,6064.9 yrs
750156.0$11,760$2,4094.9 yrs
1,000197.6$14,896$3,0514.9 yrs
1,5002911.6$22,736$4,6574.9 yrs
2,0003815.2$29,792$6,1034.9 yrs
2,5004819.2$37,632$7,7094.9 yrs

Solar Guide for Sacramento (2026)

Sacramento at latitude 38.58°N receives 5.5 peak sun hours/day. At $0.25/kWh, solar offers exceptional long-term savings.

Incentives: Federal ITC + SMUD solar incentives.

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 California