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Solar ROI for FirstEnergy Ohio Customers

FirstEnergy Ohio charges an average of $13.8¢/kWh. A 7 kW solar system produces a $3,285 NPV over 25 years.

$13,818
Net System Cost
$3,285
25-Year NPV
13 years
Payback Period
$0.177/kWh
Solar LCOE

FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Structure

ParameterRate
Average residential rate$13.8¢/kWh
Rate structureFLAT
Export credit policy1:1 net metering at retail rate

Solar System Economics

A 7 kW solar system for a FirstEnergy Ohio customer costs $19,740 before incentives. The 30% federal ITC saves $5,922. The net out-of-pocket cost is $13,818.

At FirstEnergy Ohio's $13.8¢/kWh average rate, the system saves $1,111 in year one, producing 8,050 kWh. The solar LCOE of $0.177/kWh is -28% below FirstEnergy Ohio's current rate.

Battery Storage for FirstEnergy Ohio Customers

$8,400
Battery Net Cost
$0
Daily Arbitrage
$0
Annual Arbitrage
-$11,382
25-Year Battery NPV

FirstEnergy Ohio uses a flat rate structure without significant peak/off-peak spread. Battery value comes primarily from backup power and net metering optimization rather than TOU arbitrage.

FAQ: Solar for FirstEnergy Ohio Customers

How much can FirstEnergy Ohio customers save with solar?
A typical 7 kW solar system saves FirstEnergy Ohio customers approximately $1,111/year in electricity costs. Over 25 years, the NPV of savings after system costs is $3,285.
What is FirstEnergy Ohio's rate structure?
FirstEnergy Ohio uses a flat rate structure at an average of $13.8¢/kWh. Without a large peak/off-peak spread, battery storage value comes primarily from backup power and net metering optimization.
Does FirstEnergy Ohio offer net metering?
1:1 net metering at retail rate
Should FirstEnergy Ohio customers add battery storage?
Battery storage for FirstEnergy Ohio customers has a 25-year NPV of -$11,382. 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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