Solar in Hartford, CT
Everything you need to know about going solar in Hartford — local sun hours, electric rates, installation costs, and available programs.
4 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
26.1¢/kWh
Avg Electric Rate
$3.05/W
Solar Cost/Watt
Eversource
Top Utility
Sample 8 kW System
$17,080
After 30% ITC
($24,400 before)
$3,048/yr
Est. Annual Savings
11,680 kWh/yr
5.6 yrs
Est. Payback
Estimates based on local averages for an 8 kW system. Actual results depend on roof, shading, utility plan, and consumption.
Local Programs
Net MeteringAvailable
Community SolarAvailable
Among the highest electricity rates in the continental US, making solar payback fast.