HomeStatesNew Jersey

Solar Panel Cost in New Jersey

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

$3.20
Avg Cost/Watt
4.4 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
$0.165/kWh
Electricity Rate
Full Retail
Net Metering

Estimated Savings for a Typical New Jersey Home

Based on a $150/month electric bill

System Size
6.9 kW
Gross Cost
$22,039
Federal Credit
-$6,612
State Incentive
-$2,000
Net Cost
$13,427
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
9.2 yrs
25-Year Savings
$36,443
CO₂ Offset/yr
8,141 lbs

New Jersey Solar Incentives

30%

Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Deduct 30% of your total solar installation cost from your federal taxes. Available through 2032 with no dollar cap.

$2,000

New Jersey State Incentive

New Jersey offers Transition Renewable Energy Certificates (TRECs).

Net Metering Policy: Full Retail

Top utility in New Jersey: PSE&G. View full incentives detail →

Solar Costs by City in New Jersey

City Annual Savings Payback (yrs) Population Utility
Newark$1,46010.1311,549PSE&G
Jersey City$1,46010.8292,449Jersey Central Power
Paterson$1,4609.7145,233PSE&G
Elizabeth$1,4609.8137,298PSE&G
Edison$1,4608.5107,694Jersey Central Power
Woodbridge$1,4608.799,585Jersey Central Power
Hamilton$1,46010.392,297Jersey Central Power
Toms River$1,4607.791,239Jersey Central Power
Clifton$1,4608.785,973PSE&G
Trenton$1,460883,412Jersey Central Power

Solar Savings Calculator

Instant estimate — no email required

$

Quick Facts: New Jersey

  • ⚡ Avg rate: $0.165/kWh
  • 🌞 Peak sun: 4.4 hrs/day
  • 🏭 Top utility: PSE&G
  • 📋 Net metering: Full Retail
View all New Jersey incentives →