Solar Panel ROI in North Dakota

· Source: NREL PVWatts

Is solar worth it in ND? Here's what the data says.

1.6x ROI Score
15.9 yrs Payback Period
$908/yr Annual Savings
$22,700 25-Year Savings

Your savings estimate

$ /mo bill
Annual savings $908
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Payback 15.9 yrs
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25-yr savings $22,700

25-Year ROI Timeline

With a 15.9-year payback, your system spends 9.1 years in profit after breaking even.

Payback (15.9 yrs)
Profit (9.1 yrs)
Year 0 Year 6 Year 13 Year 19 Year 25
System Cost $14,400
25-Year Savings $22,700
Net Profit $8,300

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4.77 kWh/m²/day
Based on NREL data for North Dakota
ROI Score 1.6x
Annual Production 8,255 kWh
Annual Savings $908
Payback Period 15.9 years
25-Year Savings $22,700
System Cost $14,400

North Dakota vs National Average

Solar Irradiance: North Dakota vs National Average North Dakota: 4.77 kWh/m²/day National Avg: 5.12 kWh/m²/day
Solar Irradiance 4.77 kWh/m²/day
-7% vs national avg
Payback Period 15.9 years Slower than avg
Electricity Rate $0.110 /kWh Below avg

How We Calculated This

Our solar ROI calculations use data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) PVWatts API, which models solar energy production based on location-specific solar irradiance, weather patterns, and panel tilt angles. We assume a standard 6kW residential system with south-facing panels at optimal tilt.

Electricity rates are sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Annual savings are calculated by multiplying estimated production by the local electricity rate. The ROI score represents total 25-year savings divided by system cost.

These estimates do not include the federal 30% ITC tax credit, state incentives, SRECs, or utility rebates, which can significantly reduce the effective payback period.

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Solar Outlook for North Dakota

North Dakota receives 4.77 kWh/m²/day — 3.8% below the national average. Lower electricity rates of $0.110/kWh extend the payback to 15.9 years, though the federal 30% ITC and state incentives can meaningfully improve the economics.

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