Virtue Solar, a local solar installer based in Charlottesville, VA, has published a new blog article that answers one of the most common questions we hear from Virginia homeowners: How long until a solar system pays for itself?
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In the article, we explain the concept of solar payback periods—how long it takes for energy savings to match your initial investment.We walk through the two most common ways homeowners finance solar: cash purchases and solar loans.While we focus primarily on cash purchases, we also explain how solar loans can offer immediate monthly savings, even if they result in slightly lower lifetime returns due to interest.
We also touch on how solar panels add long-term value to your home.
According to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, homes with solar systems typically sell for about 4% more than comparable homes without them. Based on our experience designing & installing solar on homes in Virginia, most residential systems have a payback period between 9-12 years.Factors like system cost, energy usage, available incentives (like the federal tax credit and SRECs), and your roof's orientation can all impact this timeline.Rising utility rates and the growing SREC market often help accelerate the payback even further. At Virtue Solar, we're focused on building high-quality systems designed for long-term performance.
Once your system pays for itself, you can expect years of free electricity—backed by our 30-year warranty.
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