Winston-Salem receives approximately 5 peak sun hours per day, making it a great location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $110 in Winston-Salem, homeowners could save $990/year by switching to solar.
A 8.1kW solar system in Winston-Salem could generate approximately 996 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Winston-Salem residents benefit from North Carolina's solar incentives, including property tax exemption + duke energy rebates ($0.40/w up to $4,000) + net metering.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 5 peak sun hours, a typical 8.1kW residential system in Winston-Salem produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $24,750 in total savings.
Your utility affects your net metering rate and solar program eligibility.