How long does solar take to pay off in Bend, OR?

About 11.5 years for a 7.1 kW system at 14.0 cents/kWh.

Is solar worth it in Bend?

PacifiCorp averages 14.0¢/kWh. With 5.0 peak sun hours a day, a typical 7.1 kW system makes ~10,330 kWh a year and saves about $1,448 in year one.

11.5years to pay off

Electric rate14.0¢per kWh

Peak sun5.0hrs/day

System7.1 kW≈$19,525

25-yr net$33,282after cost

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