Solar Calculators for Minneapolis, Minnesota
Free tools pre-loaded with Minneapolis sun hours, electricity rates, and Minnesota net metering policy.
Peak sun hours
4.2
hrs/day annual avg
Avg electricity rate
14.0¢
per kWh (Xcel Energy)
Typical install cost
$2.95/W
Minnesota median (2026)
Typical 8 kW system in Minneapolis
Annual production
12,264 kWh
Year-1 savings
$1,717
System cost (est.)
$23,600
Simple payback
~14 yrs
Estimates based on 4.2 peak sun hours, 14.0¢/kWh, and $2.95/W installed cost. No federal tax credit (Section 25D expired Dec 31, 2025).
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