Solar panel cost in Metairie, LA (2026)
A typical Metairie home needs about a 10.7 kW system (~27 panels), costing roughly $30,495 upfront. The 30% federal credit ended for purchases on Dec 31, 2025 (a lease/PPA can still pass it through). At 4.74 peak sun hours and Louisiana's 12.1¢/kWh rate, it pays back in about 19.7 years and saves an estimated $22,026 over 25 years.
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| Annual electricity use | 14,777 kWh |
| Annual solar production | 14,810 kWh |
| Gross system cost | $30,495 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 2025 |
| State / local incentives | — |
| 30% via lease/PPA instead | ~$9,149 value |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 5.2 tons (~86 trees) |
Estimates only — not a quote or financial advice. See our methodology.
What makes Metairie different
Metairie (population ~138,481) gets 4.74 peak sun hours per day — that's 3% less sunny than the Louisiana average of 4.9. Slightly less local sunlight means panels produce a touch less than the state average, so sizing and orientation matter. Electricity rates, net metering, and incentives are set at the Louisiana level: residents pay about 12.1¢/kWh, and net metering at avoided-cost rates.
| City peak sun hours | 4.74 hrs/day |
| Recommended system size | 10.7 kW (~27 panels) |
| Installed price per watt | $3/W |
| Gross system cost | $30,495 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 31, 2025 |
| State / local incentives | — |
| Net cash cost | $30,495 |
| 30% credit via lease/PPA | ~$9,149 value |
| Annual energy produced | 14,810 kWh |
| Estimated year-1 savings | $1,545 |
| Payback period | 19.7 years |
| 25-year net savings | $22,026 |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 5.2 tons (~86 trees) |
Compare with the Louisiana state average (10.3 kW, $29,355 net, 19-yr payback). Modeled estimates, June 2026 — not a quote. See methodology.
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