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Nevada solar power facts
$2.96
/watt
Average cost of a 5kw solar power system in 2016
Price shown before incentives
9
yrs
Average payback time
$49,435
Average lifetime savings
Price shown after repayments of capital
6¢
/kWh
Levelized cost of solar energy
25¢
/kWh
If you don't get solar
The forecast average utility price over the next 25 years
1,500
kWh
Power production
(per kW of peak DC solar panels)
Cash flow graph based on cash purchase of a 5kw system
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Solar power in Nevada
Solar has seen better days in Nevada the only real incentive is the 30% federal solar tax credit. Net metering in Nevada is set to return soon as a bill has passed the commerce and labor committee and will now go on to the full assembly. Since the bill passed the first time at 12-2 it is highly likely net metering will return.
Right now utilities only pay about 18% the retail rate for solar power exported to the grid and they now can legally charge you 300% more on your electric bill just for having solar. This law is just straight up theft and is wrong. Due to the abserdity of this law it is highly likely to not be around much longer so there is hope for the solar market in Nevada.
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Useful links
Info on Net Metering Returning
PV Magazine - Nevada net metering breakthrough
http://www.seia.org/state-solar-policy/nevada
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Best brands of solar panels
To find the best brands of solar panels you can use America's most trusterd solar panel comparison and reviews website, SolarReviews.
However, reviews of solar panels can be a bit meaningless because most consumer owners have not had any issues and so whilst solar company reviews are very important when choosing solar installers they are of less use when choosing solar panels.
For more information to help you make an informed decision about this topic, I would recommend this article about buying solar panels.
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How much electricity will solar panels produce in Nevada
Solar panels produce different amounts of energy in different locations.
Around the Carson City area solar panels installed on a south facing 29 degree pitch roof will typically produce:
1,471 kWh per year per 1kw of peak DC (direct current) capacity
For more information about how your location, roof direction and roof tilt affects solar power production use the solar panels calculator and enter your address below.
What rebates, solar tax credits and other solar incentives are available in Nevada?
Currently the only tax credit/rebate available is the 30% federal solar tax credit.
Net Metering in Nevada
Net metering is set to return in Nevada very shortly with a bill that is likely to pass very shortly. Many don't understand the importance of net metering as solar produces the most power during the day when most people are out of the house. The excess power is exported to the grid and the customer receives retail value for it.
Simplified Nevada Interconnection guidelines
Connecting to the grid isn't as much as much of a bureaucratic headache compared to some other states. I wouldn't worry about this since your solar installer handles all this.
Nevada Solar Calculator
Regardless of what you want to know about the economics of installing solar panels for your home or business in Nevada we have a solar calculator that can show you exactly the information your require.
You can either use our full monty solar calculator that shows you everything you could possibly want to know or you can use one of our range of smaller calculators for specific solar calculations that focus on providing you only with the specific information you require.
What you can find out about installing solar panels in Nevada using our full monty solar calculator
This solar calculator requires you to input your address, utility company, your average monthly power spend - It tells you:
- What size solar system do you need?
Answers the question of How many solar panels do I need? - How many square feet of roof space you need for solar panels
- Solar electricity production in annual kWh (kilowatt hours) you can expect from your solar system in Nevada
- The value of solar tax credits and other incentives you are entitled to based on the estimated size of system you need, your location and your utility provider.
- Likely cost based on an average of prices charged for solar systems of that size in the last year in Nevada or Carson City;
- The likely payback period on your solar panels and your investment return.
- Your total lifetime solar savings based on each of the major solar finance options, a cash purchase, a cash purchase funded with a HELOC sol (home equity line of credit) and a zero down PPA or third party lease product.
If you want to see all of the above but also see live pricing, the three best solar deals available in your city and get binding quotes from each of these solar companies then use this solar panels calculator. This calculator requires you to also input your name and contact details because most of our 200+ installer partners will only authorize the sharing of their live solar pricing where we have validated that you are a real homeowner with a home in their service area. We respect the privacy of your data and only share your contact details with the solar companies you ask us to get binding quotes from.
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How much do solar panels cost in Nevada
$3.10 per watt
Cash purchased solar system
Before 30% solar tax credit
$3.50 per watt
Financed solar system
Before 30% solar tax credit
15¢ cents/kWh
Lease/PPA
Av. 15 year term, 2.5% price escalator
What are the pros and cons of buying solar panels for your home in Nevada
The advantages of installing solar panels in Nevada is that besides 30% of the cost being covered Nevada also has excellent sun exposure so panels produce a lot more than they would in other states.
The disadvantages of installing solar panels in Nevada are the not so good incentives but that is set to change very soon. Calculate the cost and savings you are likely to get from installing solar panels for your home.