Solar in Worcester, MA
Everything you need to know about going solar in Worcester — local sun hours, electric rates, installation costs, and available programs.
4 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
27.5¢/kWh
Avg Electric Rate
$3.05/W
Solar Cost/Watt
National Grid
Top Utility
Sample 8 kW System
$17,080
After 30% ITC
($24,400 before)
$3,212/yr
Est. Annual Savings
11,680 kWh/yr
5.3 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
Second-largest city in New England. SMART incentives and high rates boost solar economics.