Solar Calculators for Denver, Colorado
Free tools pre-loaded with Denver sun hours, electricity rates, and Colorado net metering policy.
Peak sun hours
5.4
hrs/day annual avg
Avg electricity rate
14.0¢
per kWh (Xcel Energy)
Typical install cost
$2.9/W
Colorado median (2026)
Typical 8 kW system in Denver
Annual production
15,768 kWh
Year-1 savings
$2,208
System cost (est.)
$23,200
Simple payback
~11 yrs
Estimates based on 5.4 peak sun hours, 14.0¢/kWh, and $2.9/W installed cost. No federal tax credit (Section 25D expired Dec 31, 2025).
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