Everyone considering a solar investment asks the same question first: when will the system pay for itself? The answer depends on system size, your electricity tariff, roof orientation and self-consumption rate.
With current tariffs and module prices, payback averages 5-7 years for residential systems and 3-5 years for industrial and commercial ones. Given a 25-30 year panel life, you generate your electricity almost for free for most of the system's lifetime.
Factors that shorten payback
- High daytime consumption
- South-facing, unshaded roof
- Quality panels and inverters
- Regular maintenance and cleaning
With our free site survey we prepare a tailored yield and payback report for your facility within a few days.
