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Solar in Nashville, TN

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

4.5 hrs/day

Peak Sun Hours

12.2¢/kWh

Avg Electric Rate

$2.60/W

Solar Cost/Watt

Nashville Electric / TVA

Top Utility

Sample 8 kW System

$14,560

After 30% ITC

($20,800 before)

$1,603/yr

Est. Annual Savings

13,140 kWh/yr

9.1 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 MeteringLimited/No
Community SolarLimited/No

TVA ended Green Power Providers; Green Flex is the current distributed solar program.

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