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3-year payback, a modeled statewide-average commercial rate of $0.212/kWh (rates vary by utility), and 2,600 sun hours/year make Rhode Island one of the best states for commercial solar.
Modeled avg commercial rate
$0.212/kWh
Statewide model — your utility's rate differs
Sun Hours/Year
2,600
Net Cost (100kW)
$58K
Payback
3 yrs
Commercial solar in Rhode Island offers strong returns, with a modeled statewide-average commercial electricity rate of $0.212/kWh (your utility's actual rate will differ) and 2,600 annual sun hours. A typical 100kW system costs $172K before incentives, with a net cost of $58K after the 30% federal ITC, achieving payback in 3 years.
Available up to 10 MW - Full retail rate
Fixed per-kWh payments for 20-year term
Full retail rate net metering up to 10MW
Total Cost
$172K
Net Cost
$58K
Annual Savings
$29K
Payback
3 yrs
Modeled scenario disclosure
The profiles below are planning scenarios built from current market pricing, utility, incentive, and production assumptions. They are not verified NuWatt customer projects or guaranteed outcomes. A real proposal requires site, structural, utility, interconnection, financing, and tax-eligibility review.
Rhode Island Energy (PPL)
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100 kW
System Cost
$160K
Modeled Federal ITC
-$10K
Modeled After-Tax Cost
$88K
Modeled Payback
2.5 yrs
Annual Savings
$34,460/yr
MACRS Tax Value
$54,252
CO2 Offset
1225 tons
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The Renewable Energy Growth (REG) program provides fixed per-kWh payments of approximately $0.06/kWh for 20 years. Combined with high electricity rates and net metering, this makes RI one of the best states for commercial solar ROI.
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