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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.