Wisconsin Solar Information

Wisconsin isn’t a bad state for solar. There’s always enough sunshine to cover your basic energy needs or at least to reduce your monthly electricity bill. The 26% Federal Solar Tax Credit as well as some local incentives will make your solar installation even more profitable.

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Wisconsin ranks #47 in the USA for savings from installing solar panels
5776.46 kWh

Annual AC energy output of a 4 kW solar system installed in Wisconsin
4.76 kWh

Solar Radiation (kWh / m2 / day)
12 ¢ /kWh

The cost of electricity today in Wisconsin Public Service Corp
25 ¢ /kWh

If you don't go solar. The forecast average utility price over the next 25 years

Wisconsin Solar Facts

$1.46
Average cost of a 4kw solar power system in 2019.
5 years
Average system payback period.
$52,089.34
Average lifetime savings.
5 ¢ /kWh
Levelized cost of solar energy.
5 kW
Recommended system size.

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Solar Power System Cost in Wisconsin
$1.46 per watt

Cash purchased solar system

Before the 26% Federal Solar Tax Credit
$6,888.32 total

Estimated system cost

Before the 26% Federal Solar Tax Credit
5 years

Average system payback period

Solar power in Wisconsin on rooftops is estimated to be able to provide 40.1% of the electricity used in Wisconsin, using 23,600 MW of solar panels. Net metering is available for systems up to at least 20 kW, and excess generation is credited at retail rate to customers next bill. Some utilities allow net metering up to 100 kW. For Xcel customers, kilowatt credits are rolled over monthly and are reconciled annually at avoided cost. Best practices recommend no limits, either individually or aggregate, and perpetual roll over of kilowatt credits.

A 2016 estimate indicates that a typical 5 kW solar array installed in Wisconsin will pay for itself in 13 years and go on to provide an additional profit of $18,860 during its 25-year life. Wisconsin's renewable portfolio standard requires 10% renewable sources for electricity by 2015.

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kWH

$ per kWH

According to Wisconsin Public Service Corp, we received the cost of kWH in your area and calculated energy consumption based on an average electricity bill for 3 months.

I am claiming the 26% Federal Tax Credit (ends 2020) i

When you install your solar system, 26% of your project expenses apply toward a credit to offset any taxes you owe that year. This federal tax credit is a major incentive to go solar, but it is being phased out by 2022.

Most people are eligible to claim this credit (you must owe federal taxes to be eligible).

System size

4.73 kW medium system size

Provides up to 80% of electricity consumption

$1.46 per watt

Average system cost

16 x 315 watt

solar panels
+
16 x 300 watt

microinverter
+
2 x 3 800 watt

inverter

$89.62/ month

Estimated savings on your average quarterly bill

$6,888.32

Estimated system cost
Excludes 26% Federal Tax Credit.
This price does not include the installation cost.
5 years

Average system payback period
$52,089.34

Estimated utility savings

Example of 4 kW system calculation in Minnesota for electricity bill $100

12 ¢ /kWh

The cost of electricity today in Wisconsin Public Service Corp
25 ¢ /kWh

If you don't get solar. The forecast average utility price over the next 25 years
5 ¢ /kWh

levelized cost of solar energy