Solar panel cost in Edison, NJ (2026)
A typical Edison home needs about a 7 kW system (~18 panels), costing roughly $21,350 upfront or $17,850 after state incentives. The 30% federal credit ended for purchases on Dec 31, 2025 (a lease/PPA can still pass it through). At 4.05 peak sun hours and New Jersey's 17.8¢/kWh rate, it pays back in about 12.1 years and saves an estimated $32,223 over 25 years.
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| Annual electricity use | 8,292 kWh |
| Annual solar production | 8,278 kWh |
| Gross system cost | $21,350 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 2025 |
| State / local incentives | – $3,500 |
| 30% via lease/PPA instead | ~$6,405 value |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 2.9 tons (~48 trees) |
Estimates only — not a quote or financial advice. See our methodology.
What makes Edison different
Edison (population ~102,548) gets 4.05 peak sun hours per day — that's 8% less sunny than the New Jersey average of 4.4. 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 New Jersey level: residents pay about 17.8¢/kWh, and susi program ($85/srec-ii) + sales tax exemption.
| City peak sun hours | 4.05 hrs/day |
| Recommended system size | 7 kW (~18 panels) |
| Installed price per watt | $3/W |
| Gross system cost | $21,350 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 31, 2025 |
| State / local incentives | – $3,500 |
| Net cash cost | $17,850 |
| 30% credit via lease/PPA | ~$6,405 value |
| Annual energy produced | 8,278 kWh |
| Estimated year-1 savings | $1,473 |
| Payback period | 12.1 years |
| 25-year net savings | $32,223 |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 2.9 tons (~48 trees) |
Compare with the New Jersey state average (6.4 kW, $16,020 net, 10.9-yr payback). Modeled estimates, June 2026 — not a quote. See methodology.
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