Solar panel cost in Kenosha, WI (2026)
A typical Kenosha home needs about a 6.9 kW system (~17 panels), costing roughly $20,355 upfront or $19,855 after state incentives. The 30% federal credit ended for purchases on Dec 31, 2025 (a lease/PPA can still pass it through). At 4.07 peak sun hours and Wisconsin's 16.6¢/kWh rate, it pays back in about 14.7 years and saves an estimated $26,207 over 25 years.
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| Annual electricity use | 8,169 kWh |
| Annual solar production | 8,200 kWh |
| Gross system cost | $20,355 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 2025 |
| State / local incentives | – $500 |
| 30% via lease/PPA instead | ~$6,107 value |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 2.9 tons (~48 trees) |
Estimates only — not a quote or financial advice. See our methodology.
What makes Kenosha different
Kenosha (population ~99,858) gets 4.07 peak sun hours per day — that's 5% less sunny than the Wisconsin average of 4.3. 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 Wisconsin level: residents pay about 16.6¢/kWh, and full net metering + focus on energy rebates.
| City peak sun hours | 4.07 hrs/day |
| Recommended system size | 6.9 kW (~17 panels) |
| Installed price per watt | $3/W |
| Gross system cost | $20,355 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 31, 2025 |
| State / local incentives | – $500 |
| Net cash cost | $19,855 |
| 30% credit via lease/PPA | ~$6,107 value |
| Annual energy produced | 8,200 kWh |
| Estimated year-1 savings | $1,355 |
| Payback period | 14.7 years |
| 25-year net savings | $26,207 |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 2.9 tons (~48 trees) |
Compare with the Wisconsin state average (6.5 kW, $18,675 net, 13.8-yr payback). Modeled estimates, June 2026 — not a quote. See methodology.
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