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Solar ROI for Georgia Power Customers

Georgia Power charges an average of $13.2¢/kWh. Peak rates reach $19.5¢/kWh with off-peak at $7.8¢/kWh, creating strong battery arbitrage value. A 7 kW solar system produces a $7,487 NPV over 25 years.

$13,132
Net System Cost
$7,487
25-Year NPV
10 years
Payback Period
$0.139/kWh
Solar LCOE

Georgia Power Rate Structure

ParameterRate
Average residential rate$13.2¢/kWh
Peak rate$19.5¢/kWh
Off-peak rate$7.8¢/kWh
Peak/off-peak spread$11.7¢/kWh
Rate structureTOU
Export credit policySolar buyback at avoided cost rate

Solar System Economics

A 7 kW solar system for a Georgia Power customer costs $18,760 before incentives. The 30% federal ITC saves $5,628. The net out-of-pocket cost is $13,132.

At Georgia Power's $13.2¢/kWh average rate, the system saves $1,294 in year one, producing 9,800 kWh. The solar LCOE of $0.139/kWh is -5% below Georgia Power's current rate.

Battery Storage for Georgia Power Customers

$8,400
Battery Net Cost
$1
Daily Arbitrage
$389
Annual Arbitrage
-$5,633
25-Year Battery NPV

Georgia Power's TOU spread generates $389/year in arbitrage value. The 25-year battery NPV of -$5,633 suggests batteries are marginal on economics alone. Backup power value and grid services programs may improve the case.

FAQ: Solar for Georgia Power Customers

How much can Georgia Power customers save with solar?
A typical 7 kW solar system saves Georgia Power customers approximately $1,294/year in electricity costs. Over 25 years, the NPV of savings after system costs is $7,487.
What is Georgia Power's rate structure?
Georgia Power uses a time-of-use (TOU) rate structure with peak rates of $19.5¢/kWh and off-peak rates of $7.8¢/kWh. The $11.7¢/kWh peak/off-peak spread creates significant value for battery storage — TOU arbitrage alone is worth $389/year.
Does Georgia Power offer net metering?
Solar buyback at avoided cost rate
Should Georgia Power customers add battery storage?
Battery storage for Georgia Power customers has a 25-year NPV of -$5,633. The economics are marginal based on TOU savings alone, but backup power value and future grid services programs may change the equation.

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