Philadelphia receives approximately 4 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $125 in Philadelphia, homeowners could save $1,125/year by switching to solar.
A 9.1kW solar system in Philadelphia could generate approximately 895 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Philadelphia residents benefit from Pennsylvania's solar incentives, including srec market + net metering at retail + federal tax credit (30%). property tax exemption varies by locality.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 9.1kW residential system in Philadelphia 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.