Solar panel payback

Annual production, savings and simple payback time. Change only the numbers you know. Results update instantly and stay in this browser.

01 · A useful example is ready

A useful example is ready

Currency and regional example

Solar system sizeEditable average

Installed system priceEditable average

USD

Annual yield per kWEditable average

kWh/kW

Electricity used at homeEditable average

Electricity price per kWhEditable average

USD

Export price per kWhEditable average

USD

Maintenance per yearEditable average

USD

03 · Every result explained

Each row says what the number represents. No hidden total: the editable starting values are listed beside it.

ResultWhat this number meansValue

Electricity produced per yearEstimated electricity made by the solar system in one typical year.6,000 kWh

Estimated benefit per yearBill savings and exported-energy income, after yearly maintenance.$748.20

Simple paybackApproximate time for accumulated benefit to equal the system price.12.6 years

25-year benefit after system priceEstimated 25-year benefit after subtracting the installation price.$9,255.00

04 · What the estimate includes

The estimate includes yearly solar production, the part used at home, exported energy, local prices, installation cost and yearly maintenance.

ⓘ Planning estimate — not a quote, tariff or financial recommendation.

Is simple payback a full investment model?

No. Finance, tax, inverter replacement, degradation and tariff changes can move the result.

What does annual yield mean?

It is generated kWh per installed kW in a typical year; local sunlight and roof orientation matter.

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