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Solar Panel ROI in Alabama (AL)

Alabama averages 1,400 kWh per installed kW per year. At $13.5¢/kWh average utility rates, a 7 kW system produces a 25-year NPV of $7,801.

$13,328
System Cost (After Credits)
$7,801
25-Year NPV
10 years
Payback Period
$0.141/kWh
Solar LCOE

Solar Cost Breakdown in Alabama

7 kW system (2.72/W)$19,040
Federal ITC (30%)-$5,712
Net Cost$13,328

Solar Production in Alabama

Alabama receives an average of 1,400 kWh of solar energy per installed kW per year, based on NREL PVWatts data for a south-facing system at 20° tilt. A 7 kW system produces approximately 9,800 kWh in year one, declining by 0.5% annually due to panel degradation.

At Alabama's average residential rate of $13.5¢/kWh with 4% annual escalation, first-year savings are $1,323. The solar LCOE of $0.141/kWh is -4% below the current utility rate and stays fixed while utility rates continue to climb.

Net Metering in Alabama

Limited — varies by utility, TVA territory has no standard policy

Solar by Utility in Alabama

Alabama Power

Avg Rate: $13.5¢/kWh
Structure: FLAT
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TVA / Local Distributors

Avg Rate: $11.8¢/kWh
Structure: FLAT
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Solar FAQ for Alabama

How much does solar cost in Alabama?
A typical 7 kW residential solar system in Alabama costs $19,040 before incentives. After the 30% federal ITC, the net cost drops to $13,328.
What is the solar payback period in Alabama?
Based on the average AL utility rate of $13.5¢/kWh and local solar irradiance of 1,400 kWh/kW/year, a 7 kW system typically pays for itself in 10 years. The 25-year NPV is $7,801.
Does Alabama have net metering?
Limited — varies by utility, TVA territory has no standard policy
What is the LCOE of solar in Alabama?
The levelized cost of solar energy in Alabama is approximately $0.141/kWh, compared to the current average utility rate of $13.5¢/kWh. Solar electricity costs -4% less than grid electricity at today's rates, and the gap widens as utility rates rise.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alabama?
Alabama receives approximately 1,400 kWh of solar energy per installed kW per year. A 7 kW system produces about 9,800 kWh in its first year, enough to offset 93% of the average U.S. household's electricity consumption.

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