Solar in Baltimore, MD
Everything you need to know about going solar in Baltimore — local sun hours, electric rates, installation costs, and available programs.
4.4 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
15.5¢/kWh
Avg Electric Rate
$2.85/W
Solar Cost/Watt
BGE (Exelon)
Top Utility
Sample 8 kW System
$15,960
After 30% ITC
($22,800 before)
$1,991/yr
Est. Annual Savings
12,848 kWh/yr
8.0 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
Maryland SREC market and Residential Clean Energy Grant Program boost solar economics.