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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.

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