Iowa / Ames

Is solar worth it in Ames?

City of Ames - (IA) averages 12.1¢/kWh. With 4.4 peak sun hours a day, a typical 8.0 kW system makes ~10,328 kWh a year and saves about $1,250 in year one.

14.3years to pay off
Electric rate12.1¢per kWh
Peak sun4.4hrs/day
System8.0 kW≈$22,000
25-yr net$23,571after cost

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