Solar panel cost in Bloomington, MN (2026)
A typical Bloomington home needs about a 7.8 kW system (~20 panels), costing roughly $23,010 upfront or $22,010 after state incentives. The 30% federal credit ended for purchases on Dec 31, 2025 (a lease/PPA can still pass it through). At 4.04 peak sun hours and Minnesota's 14.7¢/kWh rate, it pays back in about 16.3 years and saves an estimated $23,984 over 25 years.
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| Annual electricity use | 9,224 kWh |
| Annual solar production | 9,202 kWh |
| Gross system cost | $23,010 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 2025 |
| State / local incentives | – $1,000 |
| 30% via lease/PPA instead | ~$6,903 value |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 3.2 tons (~53 trees) |
Estimates only — not a quote or financial advice. See our methodology.
What makes Bloomington different
Bloomington (population ~86,435) gets 4.04 peak sun hours per day — that's 10% less sunny than the Minnesota average of 4.5. 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 Minnesota level: residents pay about 14.7¢/kWh, and full net metering + solar rewards rebates.
| City peak sun hours | 4.04 hrs/day |
| Recommended system size | 7.8 kW (~20 panels) |
| Installed price per watt | $3/W |
| Gross system cost | $23,010 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 31, 2025 |
| State / local incentives | – $1,000 |
| Net cash cost | $22,010 |
| 30% credit via lease/PPA | ~$6,903 value |
| Annual energy produced | 9,202 kWh |
| Estimated year-1 savings | $1,353 |
| Payback period | 16.3 years |
| 25-year net savings | $23,984 |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 3.2 tons (~53 trees) |
Compare with the Minnesota state average (7 kW, $19,650 net, 14.5-yr payback). Modeled estimates, June 2026 — not a quote. See methodology.
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