Salem receives approximately 4 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $105 in Salem, homeowners could save $945/year by switching to solar.
A 9.7kW solar system in Salem could generate approximately 954 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Salem residents benefit from Oregon's solar incentives, including energy trust of oregon cash incentive + net metering at retail + federal tax credit (30%). property tax exemption.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 4 peak sun hours, a typical 9.7kW residential system in Salem produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $23,625 in total savings.