Dover receives approximately 4.3 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $125 in Dover, homeowners could save $1,125/year by switching to solar.
A 9.1kW solar system in Dover could generate approximately 963 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Dover residents benefit from Delaware's solar incentives, including green energy program grants + net metering at retail + federal tax credit (30%). solar renewable energy credits (srecs).The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 4.3 peak sun hours, a typical 9.1kW residential system in Dover produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $28,125 in total savings.