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Solar Panel ROI in Missouri (MO)

Missouri averages 1,300 kWh per installed kW per year. At $12.2¢/kWh average utility rates, a 7 kW system produces a 25-year NPV of $3,503.

$13,622
System Cost (After Credits)
$3,503
25-Year NPV
13 years
Payback Period
$0.155/kWh
Solar LCOE

Solar Cost Breakdown in Missouri

7 kW system (2.78/W)$19,460
Federal ITC (30%)-$5,838
Net Cost$13,622

Solar Production in Missouri

Missouri receives an average of 1,300 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 9,100 kWh in year one, declining by 0.5% annually due to panel degradation.

At Missouri's average residential rate of $12.2¢/kWh with 4% annual escalation, first-year savings are $1,110. The solar LCOE of $0.155/kWh is -27% below the current utility rate and stays fixed while utility rates continue to climb.

Net Metering in Missouri

1:1 net metering for systems up to 100 kW

Solar FAQ for Missouri

How much does solar cost in Missouri?
A typical 7 kW residential solar system in Missouri costs $19,460 before incentives. After the 30% federal ITC, the net cost drops to $13,622.
What is the solar payback period in Missouri?
Based on the average MO utility rate of $12.2¢/kWh and local solar irradiance of 1,300 kWh/kW/year, a 7 kW system typically pays for itself in 13 years. The 25-year NPV is $3,503.
Does Missouri have net metering?
1:1 net metering for systems up to 100 kW
What is the LCOE of solar in Missouri?
The levelized cost of solar energy in Missouri is approximately $0.155/kWh, compared to the current average utility rate of $12.2¢/kWh. Solar electricity costs -27% 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 Missouri?
Missouri receives approximately 1,300 kWh of solar energy per installed kW per year. A 7 kW system produces about 9,100 kWh in its first year, enough to offset 87% of the average U.S. household's electricity consumption.

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