Solar panel cost in Jackson, MS (2026)
A typical Jackson home needs about a 10.8 kW system (~27 panels), costing roughly $31,320 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 Mississippi's 13.4¢/kWh rate, it pays back in about 18.1 years and saves an estimated $27,592 over 25 years.
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| Annual electricity use | 15,045 kWh |
| Annual solar production | 15,086 kWh |
| Gross system cost | $31,610 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 2025 |
| State / local incentives | — |
| 30% via lease/PPA instead | ~$9,483 value |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 5.3 tons (~87 trees) |
Estimates only — not a quote or financial advice. See our methodology.
What makes Jackson different
Jackson (population ~153,701) gets 4.74 peak sun hours per day — that's 3% less sunny than the Mississippi 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 Mississippi level: residents pay about 13.4¢/kWh, and net metering plus 3¢/kwh low-income adder.
| City peak sun hours | 4.74 hrs/day |
| Recommended system size | 10.8 kW (~27 panels) |
| Installed price per watt | $3/W |
| Gross system cost | $31,320 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 31, 2025 |
| State / local incentives | — |
| Net cash cost | $31,320 |
| 30% credit via lease/PPA | ~$9,396 value |
| Annual energy produced | 14,948 kWh |
| Estimated year-1 savings | $1,733 |
| Payback period | 18.1 years |
| 25-year net savings | $27,592 |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 5.3 tons (~87 trees) |
Compare with the Mississippi state average (10.5 kW, $30,450 net, 17.5-yr payback). Modeled estimates, June 2026 — not a quote. See methodology.
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