Wyoming solar 101: must read before you buy solar panels
Wyoming State 51 solar panels available
- $2.31 / W Average gross price of a solar power system as of February 2023
- 10 years Average system payback period
- $38 718 Average savings from going solar in Wyoming
- 7 ¢ / kWh Levelized cost of solar energy
- 4.85 kW Recommended system size
Benefit from a PV system
in Wyoming
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5.49 hours of peak sunlight
Wyoming is in Top 10 states with the highest number of peak sun hours, which ensures stable solar harvest
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Net Metering
The utility company will buy the excess electricity your PV modules generate, reducing the bills by more than 75%
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10 years payback period
A solar power system in Wyoming pays for itself a couple of times during its lifespan
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Reduce the cost of your system by 26%
Get a quarter of the PV system cost off your taxes with the Federal Solar Tax Credit
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The law is on your side
Wyomingâs Solar Rights Act protects the landownerâs right to access sunlight
Wyoming #10 in the US
Solar Ranking
- $38 718 Average savings from going solar in Wyoming
- 10 368 kWh/year Average electricity consumption of a FL household
- 8 488 kWh/year AC energy output of a 5 kW solar system installed in Wyoming
- 11 ¢ /kWh The cost of electricity today in Wyoming
- 23 ¢ /kWh The forecast average utility price over the next 25 years
- $2.31/WAverage gross price of a solar power system as of February 2023
What our happy customers say


and I contacted A1. Everything was processed, packed and delivered to Fresno, CA
in under a week. We kept in contact during the installation and I got a few additional
parts from them. A1SolarStore deserves a solid five stars!


Price was reasonable even with shipping added. Actually, it was the best I could find with the panels I wanted.
Customer service was beyond expectations. I received a phone call after the order to verify everything. The rep also went over receiving instructions. I got an email with recieving procedure. I got a follow up call the day before the panels were to be delivered. The day of delivery, the FedEx call also called. I got a follow call afterwards verifying everything was good.I had 8 350 watt panels shipped. They arrived via FedEx on a pallet. Recieving instructions said to not sign the recieving doc until I inspected everything. I am half paralyzed so I asked my neighbor ahead of time to help unpack the panels to inspect for physical damage. The FedEx guy dropped the pallet in my driveway and handed me the package list and then he very quickly left before I was able to inspect the panels. He said he did not need a signature. My mindset immidiately turned negative since fraud, burglary, murders, etc are now legal, encouraged, and even rewarded in the US. To my relief, the panels turned out to be in good shape.
I have had several different panels prior to ordering from A1 Solar. I am used to solar panels outputting 70% or less of the rated output.I hooked up one panel yesterday and I was getting over 85% at 9:30 AM in direct sun output which really suprised me. This number is what the charge controller reported while charging a 12 volt battery bank. My current project that these panels will be used for is my second offgrid system.
Next year after I have my house electrical panels rebuilt to allow for a whole house battery bank, I will be ordering another 7KWH in panels and I plan to order those from A1 Solar Store.


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Solar laws, incentives and rebates in Wyoming you need to know
Save 30% of your PV system cost with Federal Solar Tax Credit
The US government wants more people to go solar: itâs a modern and green way of getting energy. This is why the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) program was developed. It allows American citizens to claim 30% of the cost of their installation as an income tax deduction. The cost here is not only solar panels, but also shipping, installation expenses and more. For example, if your system overall made you spend $10,000, the government returns you $3,000. To claim the ITC, complete all the necessary forms and submit them when filing your taxes.
Sell excess electricity with Net Metering Program

In Wyoming all investor-owned utilities and electric cooperatives must offer net metering. Net Metering allows residential solar owners to put the excess electricity into the utility grid instead of storing it with batteries.
The law doesnât specify what kind of system the companies should use. Some give the customers standard kWh credits, while others prefer Net Billing â a system that uses different rates for the energy you buy and the energy you sell. Usually, the utility pays a bit less for your energy then they charge for theirs. When you sell your solar power to the grid, you receive credits that can be used to offset your next bills. The value of the credits is calculated by the utility company.
- Rocky Mountain Power is Wyomingâs largest utility with more than 140,000 customers in the state. The company uses kWh credit system, allowing its customers to sell electricity at full retail price. All unused credits are bought by the company at the beginning of each year, based on winter and summer rates. Rocky Mountain power requires its customers to install a lockable switch between their system and the grid. It must be positioned in such a way as to allow for unlimited access by the companyâs electricians. This measure is meant to enhance safety in case of emergency.
- Wyrulec Co. credits its customers according to its avoided cost rate â about $0.02 per kWh as of 2021. The company will make a payout if the customer has credits at the end of the year. Wyrulec Co. also requires an installation of a lockable switch on a customerâs property.
Protect your solar panels from shade with Solar Rights Act

In Wyoming, access to sunshine is considered a property right. It is defined as a line-of-sight path from a solar device to the sun, allowing the radiation to hit the collectors directly. To check if the right can be attached to your solar panels, imagine a 10-foot wall around your property on a winter solstice day. If your modules get any shade from the wall during the day, they donât qualify. The right comes into existence upon the issuance of a solar permit. The task of developing a mechanism for getting a permit lies wholly with local governments, so contact them for details. Keep in mind that the law is only valid between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., when the sun is most active. Outside of this window, the rules may be infringed without compensation.
Install your solar panels in Wyoming with no worries

It is legal to install solar panels on your house. The law does not permit private restrictions on solar energy systems and homeowners associations (HOAs) are no exception. All standard limitations, as described by the Development Code, stay in place. They include safety and health measures, preservation of public views and historic landmarks and the like.
Something you should remember:
- The state doesnât allow HOAs to restrict installation of a solar system in Wyoming.
- Restrictions may be implemented if your equipment doesnât meet safety, health, building or performance standards.Â
- In Wyoming, a permit is required to operate solar panels.