Payback & Savings

When solar breaks even and what it saves over 25 years against rising electricity prices.

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Solar Payback Period: How to Calculate Break-Even (2026)

How to calculate solar payback in 2026: net cost ÷ yearly savings that grow ~3.5% a year. Typically 9–12 years in sunny net-metering states, 15+ under NEM 3.0.

Updated July 6, 2026