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Solar Panel ROI in West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia averages 1,200 kWh per installed kW per year. At $12.8¢/kWh average utility rates, a 7 kW system produces a 25-year NPV of $2,622.

$13,818
System Cost (After Credits)
$2,622
25-Year NPV
14 years
Payback Period
$0.170/kWh
Solar LCOE

Solar Cost Breakdown in West Virginia

7 kW system (2.82/W)$19,740
Federal ITC (30%)-$5,922
Net Cost$13,818

Solar Production in West Virginia

West Virginia receives an average of 1,200 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 8,400 kWh in year one, declining by 0.5% annually due to panel degradation.

At West Virginia's average residential rate of $12.8¢/kWh with 4% annual escalation, first-year savings are $1,075. The solar LCOE of $0.170/kWh is -33% below the current utility rate and stays fixed while utility rates continue to climb.

Net Metering in West Virginia

1:1 net metering for systems up to 50 kW through major IOUs

Solar FAQ for West Virginia

How much does solar cost in West Virginia?
A typical 7 kW residential solar system in West Virginia costs $19,740 before incentives. After the 30% federal ITC, the net cost drops to $13,818.
What is the solar payback period in West Virginia?
Based on the average WV utility rate of $12.8¢/kWh and local solar irradiance of 1,200 kWh/kW/year, a 7 kW system typically pays for itself in 14 years. The 25-year NPV is $2,622.
Does West Virginia have net metering?
1:1 net metering for systems up to 50 kW through major IOUs
What is the LCOE of solar in West Virginia?
The levelized cost of solar energy in West Virginia is approximately $0.170/kWh, compared to the current average utility rate of $12.8¢/kWh. Solar electricity costs -33% 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 West Virginia?
West Virginia receives approximately 1,200 kWh of solar energy per installed kW per year. A 7 kW system produces about 8,400 kWh in its first year, enough to offset 80% of the average U.S. household's electricity consumption.

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