Tech & Energy
Solar LCOE Calculator
LCOE divides total lifetime cost by total lifetime production. Compares apples-to-apples with your utility rate.
LCOE ($/kWh)
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- Total lifetime kWh
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- Total cost
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- Year-25 production
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FAQ
Typical LCOE? +
$0.05-0.10/kWh for residential solar in good sun states. Utility rates are $0.12-0.45 depending on state. Solar wins almost everywhere on LCOE.
Why degradation matters? +
Panels lose 0.3-0.7%/yr. Over 25 years that compounds to 8-15% lower output by end of warranty. Modern panels degrade slower than 2010-era.