⚠️ The federal clean-energy tax credits were rolled back in 2026 (solar/battery credits ended Dec 31, 2025; the EV-charger credit June 30, 2026). State & utility rebates are now the main savings.
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Solar Panel Cost in New Hampshire

Average costs, savings, and incentives for solar installations across New Hampshire.

$3.40
Avg Cost/Watt
4.2 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
$0.218/kWh
Electricity Rate
Full Retail
Net Metering

Estimated Savings for a Typical New Hampshire Home

Based on a standard 8 kW home system

System Size
8 kW
Gross Cost
$27,200
State Incentive
-$1,500
Net Cost
$25,700
Annual Savings
$2,139
Payback Period
12 yrs
25-Year Savings
$47,358
CO₂ Offset/yr
9,026 lbs

New Hampshire Solar Incentives

Federal Tax Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)

The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for purchased systems on December 31, 2025. Homeowners buying with cash or a loan in 2026 can no longer claim it. A solar lease or PPA can still pass through a federal credit through 2027 — the installer claims it and lowers your payments.

$1,500

New Hampshire State Incentive

New Hampshire offers a rebate of up to $1,500 for solar installations.

Net Metering Policy: Full Retail

Top utility in New Hampshire: Eversource NH. View full incentives detail →

Solar Costs by City in New Hampshire

City Annual Savings Payback (yrs) Population Utility
Manchester$2,25711.4115,644Eversource NH
Nashua$2,00212.891,322Eversource NH
Concord$2,06912.443,627Eversource NH
Derry$1,88713.634,317Eversource NH
Rochester$2,31511.131,822Eversource NH
Dover$2,15811.931,208Eversource NH
Merrimack$2,15511.927,333Eversource NH
Hudson$2,00912.824,657Eversource NH
Londonderry$2,35610.924,129Eversource NH
Keene$2,10712.223,409Eversource NH

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Quick Facts: New Hampshire

  • ⚡ Avg rate: $0.218/kWh
  • 🌞 Peak sun: 4.2 hrs/day
  • 🏭 Top utility: Eversource NH
  • 📋 Net metering: Full Retail
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