Solar panel cost in Beaverton, OR (2026)
A typical Beaverton home needs about a 9.7 kW system (~24 panels), costing roughly $28,615 upfront or $27,115 after state incentives. The 30% federal credit ended for purchases on Dec 31, 2025 (a lease/PPA can still pass it through). At 3.74 peak sun hours and Oregon's 13.9¢/kWh rate, it pays back in about 18.5 years and saves an estimated $22,788 over 25 years.
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| Annual electricity use | 10,532 kWh |
| Annual solar production | 10,484 kWh |
| Gross system cost | $28,320 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 2025 |
| State / local incentives | – $1,500 |
| 30% via lease/PPA instead | ~$8,496 value |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 3.7 tons (~61 trees) |
Estimates only — not a quote or financial advice. See our methodology.
What makes Beaverton different
Beaverton (population ~96,577) gets 3.74 peak sun hours per day — that's 6% less sunny than the Oregon average of 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 Oregon level: residents pay about 13.9¢/kWh, and oregon solar + storage rebate + full net metering.
| City peak sun hours | 3.74 hrs/day |
| Recommended system size | 9.7 kW (~24 panels) |
| Installed price per watt | $3/W |
| Gross system cost | $28,615 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 31, 2025 |
| State / local incentives | – $1,500 |
| Net cash cost | $27,115 |
| 30% credit via lease/PPA | ~$8,585 value |
| Annual energy produced | 10,593 kWh |
| Estimated year-1 savings | $1,468 |
| Payback period | 18.5 years |
| 25-year net savings | $22,788 |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 3.7 tons (~61 trees) |
Compare with the Oregon state average (9 kW, $25,050 net, 17.1-yr payback). Modeled estimates, June 2026 — not a quote. See methodology.
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