Des Moines 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 $115 in Des Moines, homeowners could save $1,035/year by switching to solar.
A 8.4kW solar system in Des Moines could generate approximately 889 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Des Moines residents benefit from Iowa's solar incentives, including net metering at retail + iowa solar energy system tax credit (50% of federal credit, up to $5,000) + federal tax credit (30%).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 8.4kW residential system in Des Moines produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $25,875 in total savings.