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Solar in New Orleans, LA

Everything you need to know about going solar in New Orleans — local sun hours, electric rates, installation costs, and available programs.

4.8 hrs/day

Peak Sun Hours

13.5¢/kWh

Avg Electric Rate

$2.60/W

Solar Cost/Watt

Entergy New Orleans

Top Utility

Sample 8 kW System

$14,560

After 30% ITC

($20,800 before)

$1,892/yr

Est. Annual Savings

14,016 kWh/yr

7.7 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 SolarLimited/No

Strong sun resource. Hurricane resilience drives battery storage adoption.

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