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Solar ROI for CPS Energy San Antonio Customers

CPS Energy San Antonio charges an average of $12.2¢/kWh. A 7 kW solar system produces a $7,717 NPV over 25 years.

$12,740
Net System Cost
$7,717
25-Year NPV
10 years
Payback Period
$0.126/kWh
Solar LCOE

CPS Energy San Antonio Rate Structure

ParameterRate
Average residential rate$12.2¢/kWh
Rate structureFLAT
Export credit policySolar buyback at avoided cost rate

Solar System Economics

A 7 kW solar system for a CPS Energy San Antonio customer costs $18,200 before incentives. The 30% federal ITC saves $5,460. The net out-of-pocket cost is $12,740.

At CPS Energy San Antonio's $12.2¢/kWh average rate, the system saves $1,281 in year one, producing 10,500 kWh. The solar LCOE of $0.126/kWh is -3% below CPS Energy San Antonio's current rate.

Battery Storage for CPS Energy San Antonio Customers

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

CPS Energy San Antonio 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 CPS Energy San Antonio Customers

How much can CPS Energy San Antonio customers save with solar?
A typical 7 kW solar system saves CPS Energy San Antonio customers approximately $1,281/year in electricity costs. Over 25 years, the NPV of savings after system costs is $7,717.
What is CPS Energy San Antonio's rate structure?
CPS Energy San Antonio uses a flat rate structure at an average of $12.2¢/kWh. Without a large peak/off-peak spread, battery storage value comes primarily from backup power and net metering optimization.
Does CPS Energy San Antonio offer net metering?
Solar buyback at avoided cost rate
Should CPS Energy San Antonio customers add battery storage?
Battery storage for CPS Energy San Antonio 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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