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.