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Solar ROI for Appalachian Power Virginia Customers

Appalachian Power Virginia charges an average of $12.8¢/kWh. A 7 kW solar system produces a $4,517 NPV over 25 years.

$13,622
Net System Cost
$4,517
25-Year NPV
11 years
Payback Period
$0.155/kWh
Solar LCOE

Appalachian Power Virginia Rate Structure

ParameterRate
Average residential rate$12.8¢/kWh
Rate structureFLAT
Export credit policy1:1 net metering at retail rate

Solar System Economics

A 7 kW solar system for a Appalachian Power Virginia customer costs $19,460 before incentives. The 30% federal ITC saves $5,838. The net out-of-pocket cost is $13,622.

At Appalachian Power Virginia's $12.8¢/kWh average rate, the system saves $1,165 in year one, producing 9,100 kWh. The solar LCOE of $0.155/kWh is -21% below Appalachian Power Virginia's current rate.

Battery Storage for Appalachian Power Virginia Customers

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

Appalachian Power Virginia 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 Appalachian Power Virginia Customers

How much can Appalachian Power Virginia customers save with solar?
A typical 7 kW solar system saves Appalachian Power Virginia customers approximately $1,165/year in electricity costs. Over 25 years, the NPV of savings after system costs is $4,517.
What is Appalachian Power Virginia's rate structure?
Appalachian Power Virginia uses a flat rate structure at an average of $12.8¢/kWh. Without a large peak/off-peak spread, battery storage value comes primarily from backup power and net metering optimization.
Does Appalachian Power Virginia offer net metering?
1:1 net metering at retail rate
Should Appalachian Power Virginia customers add battery storage?
Battery storage for Appalachian Power Virginia 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.

Other Utilities in Virginia

Dominion Energy Virginia
$13.2¢/kWh · FLAT
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