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Solar power in Bismarck, North Dakota

Montana-Dakota Utilities Company (MDU) offers its Bismarck customers net metering.

Bismarck residents can also take advantage of the federal solar tax credit. The tax credit covers a percentage of the cost of a solar system and is applied to your federal income taxes. In some cases, the credit could wipe out your entire tax bill for a year!

The combination of the federal tax credit and MDU’s net metering program can provide you with a great return on investment when installing a solar system in North Dakota. 

Net Metering Broken Down

MDU will pay its solar customers for any excess electricity their solar system generates at the avoided cost rate of electricity. The avoided cost rate is less than the retail rate, however, this is still extra money in your pocket that you can put towards future utility bills.

 

The average cost of installing residential solar panels in Bismarck, North Dakota in 2025 is $2.44 per watt. The average system size in the US is 6 kilowatts, which means the average price of a solar system in Bismarck, ND is $12,200.
(after claiming 26% tax credit and other rebates)

The 26% federal solar tax credit explained

If you have a federal income tax liability, 26% of the cost of your solar system can be claimed as a deduction to your taxes. This incentive is claimed when you do your taxes. In order to receive the tax credit quicker it's best to do your taxes as soon as possible after installation.

What if my tax liability is less than 26% of my systems cost

There is the option to claim this incentive over several years if your tax liability is less than 26% of the system cost.

How much will solar panels on my home save me?

The answer to this question depends on your electricity usage. Generally speaking the greater your power usage the greater the potential savings from installing solar.

The average monthly usage in North Dakota is only 1014kWh per month however, you are most likely using a lot more than this since this average includes condos and small apartments.

The Bismarck solar panel savings calculator below will convert your monthly power spend into power usage (in kWh's) and then work out exactly how many solar panels you need to offset your usage, how much they will cost based on the prices of local solar companies and the amount you will save. Our North Dakota solar savings calculator can do this because it contains a database of the electric rates charged by Capital Electric Coop Inc, KEM Electric Coop Inc, MDU Resources Group Inc, Otter Tail Power Co

How much can solar panels save you in Bismarck

What does the cost of a real solar system look like?

Facts about installing a 8.86kW solar system in Bismarck, ND

This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $108, however your situation may vary so try our Bismarck solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.

$13,210

Net cost of system
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8 Years 6 Months

Average payback time

12,000 kWh

Annual power production

4¢/kWh

Levelized cost of solar energy

19¢/kWh

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Cash flow graph based on cash purchase of this 8.86kW system

Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years

$38,560

(Prices shown after repayments of capital)

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Average total cost of solar panel installation in Bismarck

System Size Cash purchase
After 30% solar tax credit
Financed purchase
After 30% solar tax credit
3kw $5,838 $6,305
4kw $7,476 $8,074
5kw $8,960 $9,677
6kw $10,248 $11,068
7kw $11,417 $12,330
8kw $12,432 $13,427
9kw $13,293 $14,356
10kw $14,000 $15,120

Find out what system size you need for your home

Going solar in North Dakota

Check out all of the ways energy providers of North Dakota can help you be more energy efficient and save money.

The following programs are available:

Incentive Name Eligibility Type
Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit Federal Personal Tax Credit
Net Metering State Net Metering
Renewable Energy System Tax Exemption State Property Tax Incentive

Find your local rebates and incentives

Please keep in mind that the best source of up-to-date information on incentives are the solar installers who specialize in your area.

Capital Electric Coop Inc
KEM Electric Coop Inc
MDU Resources Group Inc
Otter Tail Power Co
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