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Los paneles solares en Nueva Jersey cuestan $2.75-$3.15 por vatio en 2026. Un sistema promedio de 8 kW cuesta $22,000-$25,200 antes de incentivos. No hay credito fiscal federal para compras con efectivo/prestamo (25D vencio Dic 31, 2025). El costo neto despues de ingresos SREC-II + exenciones de impuestos hace que el retorno sea de 7-9 anos.
Credito Fiscal Solar Federal (Seccion 25D) Vencido
Los propietarios que compran solar con efectivo o prestamo reciben $0 en creditos fiscales federales en 2026. La Seccion 25D vencio el 31 de diciembre de 2025 bajo la OBBBA.
Costo/Vatio
$2.75-$3.15
Sistema 8kW
$22K-$25K
ITC Federal
$0
25D expired
Retorno
7-9 anos
Precios para sistemas residenciales en NJ en 2026. Todos los precios son antes de incentivos estatales. No hay credito fiscal federal 25D disponible.
| Tamano | Paneles | Rango de Precio |
|---|---|---|
| 6 kW | 15-18 | $16,500 - $18,900 |
| 8 kWPOPULAR | 20-24 | $22,000 - $25,200 |
| 10 kW | 25-30 | $27,500 - $31,500 |
| 12 kW | 30-36 | $33,000 - $37,800 |
| 15 kW | 38-45 | $41,250 - $47,250 |
Los precios reflejan costos instalados promedio de NJ en 2026 ($2.75-$3.15/W). No incluyen ningun credito fiscal federal (25D vencido). El tamano real del sistema depende del consumo de electricidad, orientacion del techo y sombreado.
Los precios varian por ubicacion debido a costos laborales, complejidad del techo y condiciones del mercado local.
| Ciudad | Precio/Vatio | Electricidad |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | $2.85 - $3.20/W | PSE&G |
| Jersey City | $2.90 - $3.25/W | PSE&G |
| Cherry Hill | $2.60 - $3.00/W | PSE&G / ACE |
| Princeton | $2.75 - $3.10/W | PSE&G |
Los precios de las areas suburbanas y rurales del sur de NJ tienden a ser mas bajos ($2.60-$2.90/W) que las areas urbanas del norte ($2.85-$3.25/W).
Todos los precios de NJ arriba son costos totales instalados. Esto es lo que esta incluido:
No incluido: Reparaciones de techo, actualizaciones de panel electrico (si es necesario), remocion de arboles, almacenamiento en bateria. Estos se cotizan por separado y varian segun el hogar.
Aunque el credito fiscal federal 25D murio, los incentivos estatales de NJ aun hacen que el solar valga la pena. Asi se ve un sistema de 8 kW:
Hubiera sido $7,500 al 30%. Ahora $0.
Ahorro inmediato al comprar
$85.90/MWh x ~9 MWh/ano x 15 anos
~$560-$750/ano ahorrado (NJ tiene los impuestos mas altos de EE.UU.)
Credito 1:1 a tarifa minorista (~$0.26/kWh)
Periodo de Retorno
7-9
anos
Ahorros a 25 Anos
$45K-$65K
total estimado
Beneficio Mensual
$270+
por mes
Nota sobre PPA/Arrendamiento: Si elige un PPA o arrendamiento solar, la empresa de financiamiento reclama el ITC Seccion 48 del 30% (aun disponible hasta julio 4, 2026). Los ahorros se transfieren como una tarifa electrica mas baja.
Cinco formas de obtener solar en NJ en 2026. Cada una tiene diferentes ventajas y compensaciones.
Costo Inicial
$22,000-$25,200 (8 kW)
Pago Mensual
$0
Periodo de Retorno
7-9 years
Propiedad
You own the system
Ingresos SREC-II
You keep 100% SREC-II income
Credito Federal
None (25D expired)
Ideal para: Homeowners with savings wanting max long-term return
Costo Inicial
$0 down typical
Pago Mensual
$200-$350/mo
Periodo de Retorno
9-12 years (with loan interest)
Propiedad
You own the system
Ingresos SREC-II
You keep 100% SREC-II income
Credito Federal
None (25D expired)
Ideal para: Homeowners wanting ownership without large upfront cost
Costo Inicial
$0
Pago Mensual
Per-kWh rate (10-20% below retail)
Periodo de Retorno
Immediate savings
Propiedad
Third-party financing company
Ingresos SREC-II
Third party keeps (passed as lower rate)
Credito Federal
Section 48 ITC (30%) claimed by owner
Ideal para: No upfront cost, immediate bill savings
Costo Inicial
$0
Pago Mensual
Fixed monthly (may escalate 1-3%/yr)
Periodo de Retorno
Immediate savings
Propiedad
Third-party financing company
Ingresos SREC-II
Third party keeps
Credito Federal
Section 48 ITC (30%) claimed by owner
Ideal para: Predictable monthly costs, no maintenance
Costo Inicial
$0
Pago Mensual
Subscription (offset by credits)
Periodo de Retorno
Immediate (10-40% bill savings)
Propiedad
No equipment on your property
Ingresos SREC-II
N/A
Credito Federal
N/A
Ideal para: Renters, condos, shaded roofs, anyone who cannot install rooftop
Personalice el tamano del sistema, costo y electricidad para ver su retorno real. Incluye ingresos SREC-II, medicion neta y exenciones de impuestos de NJ.
Estime su retorno de inversion solar con ingresos SREC-II, creditos de medicion neta y exenciones de impuestos de NJ.
Credito Fiscal Solar Residencial Federal (Seccion 25D) Vencido
Los propietarios que compran solar con efectivo o prestamo reciben $0 en creditos fiscales federales. La Seccion 25D vencio el 31 de diciembre de 2025.
Northern and central NJ (largest utility)
Tarifa Electrica
$0.26/kWh
Medicion Neta
1:1 retail credit
Tasa SREC-II
$85.90/MWh
Interconexion
2-4 weeks typical
NJ tiene los impuestos de propiedad mas altos de EE.UU.
Periodo de Recuperacion
6.1
anos
Ahorros a 25 Anos
$118,441
total
Beneficio Mensual
$486
por mes
Estimaciones basadas en precios solares promedio de NJ 2026, tasa ADI de $85.90/MWh (EY2025-26), medicion neta 1:1 a tarifa minorista, exencion de impuesto de ventas del 6.625% y exencion de impuesto de propiedad del 100%. La Seccion 25D ITC residencial vencio Dic 31, 2025 — $0 credito fiscal federal para compras con efectivo/prestamo.
Estrategias probadas para reducir lo que pagas por solar en Nueva Jersey.
Prices vary 20-30% between installers. Compare proposals side by side to ensure best pricing.
NJ installers offer 5-15% discounts Nov-Feb when demand drops. Same equipment, lower price.
NJ has active Solarize programs in multiple municipalities. Group purchasing power lowers per-watt pricing by 10-20%.
Premium panels (REC, SunPower) cost more than Tier 1 alternatives (Qcells, Canadian Solar) with similar warranties.
Larger systems have lower per-watt costs. A 12 kW system costs less per watt than a 6 kW system.
The ADI rate may drop 10% after March 13, 2026. Systems installed before then lock in the current $85.90/MWh rate for 15 years.
Todos los incentivos disponibles para propietarios de NJ en 2026. El credito fiscal federal murio, pero NJ tiene los programas estatales mas fuertes del pais.
El credito fiscal residencial solar Seccion 25D vencio el 31 de diciembre de 2025 bajo la OBBBA (firmada julio 4, 2025). Los propietarios que compran solar con efectivo o prestamo reciben $0 en creditos fiscales federales. Sin embargo, los proveedores de PPA/arrendamiento terceros aun pueden reclamar el ITC Seccion 48/48E del 30% para proyectos que inicien construccion antes del 4 de julio de 2026.
A pesar de perder el credito fiscal federal, NJ sigue siendo uno de los mejores estados para solar en el pais.
NJ paga $0.25-$0.27/kWh — 60% mas que el promedio nacional. Cada kWh que produces ahorra mas que la mayoria de los estados, haciendo que la medicion neta sea extremadamente valiosa.
Ninguna otra renta de inversion te paga $765+/ano por 15 anos ademas de ahorrarte dinero. El programa SREC-II de NJ es uno de los incentivos solares estatales mas fuertes del pais.
La exencion del 6.625% de impuesto de ventas ahorra ~$1,656 de inmediato en un sistema de 8 kW. La exencion del 100% de impuesto de propiedad es critica en NJ, donde los impuestos promedian $9,500/ano — sin ella, el solar agregaria ~$560-$750/ano a tu factura de impuestos.
Los sistemas instalados bajo las reglas actuales se mantienen con medicion neta 1:1 incluso si la politica cambia. NJ esta discutiendo posibles reestructuraciones — instalar ahora asegura tu tasa.
Los estudios muestran que el solar agrega ~4% al valor de la vivienda. En una casa de NJ promedio de $500K, eso son ~$20,000 en valor agregado — mas que el costo neto de la mayoria de los sistemas. Y con la exencion de impuesto de propiedad, no pagas mas impuestos por ese valor adicional.
Las cuatro electricas de NJ ofrecen medicion neta 1:1, pero las tarifas y los tiempos de interconexion varian.
| Electricidad | Tarifa Prom. | Medicion Neta |
|---|---|---|
| PSE&G | $0.26/kWh | 1:1 retail |
| JCP&L (FirstEnergy) | $0.26/kWh | 1:1 retail |
| Atlantic City Electric | $0.25/kWh | 1:1 retail |
| Rockland Electric (RECO) | $0.27/kWh | 1:1 retail |
Respuestas a las preguntas mas comunes sobre los costos de paneles solares en Nueva Jersey en 2026.
Solar panels in New Jersey cost $2.75-$3.15 per watt in 2026. An average 8 kW residential system costs $22,000-$25,200 before incentives. After NJ SREC-II income, sales tax exemption, and property tax exemption, the effective payback period is 7-9 years. The federal 25D residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 and is no longer available for cash or loan purchases.
No. The federal Section 25D residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Homeowners who buy solar with cash or a loan receive $0 in federal tax credits. However, third-party solar providers (PPA/lease) can still claim the Section 48/48E commercial ITC at 30% for projects beginning construction before July 4, 2026, passing savings to you as a lower rate.
NJ still offers strong state incentives: SREC-II (ADI) payments of $85.90/MWh for 15 years (approximately $765/year for an 8 kW system), 100% sales tax exemption (saving 6.625% on system cost), 100% property tax exemption (critical in NJ where property taxes average $9,500/year), and 1:1 net metering at full retail rate. These incentives make the payback 7-9 years even without the federal credit.
SREC-II (now called ADI — Administratively Determined Incentive) pays NJ solar owners $85.90 per MWh of solar electricity generated. An 8 kW system produces approximately 9,040 kWh/year, generating about $765 annually in SREC-II income. Payments last 15 years and are paid quarterly. The rate may decrease 10% after March 13, 2026, so locking in now is advantageous.
Solar panels in NJ typically pay for themselves in 7-9 years for cash purchases and 9-12 years with a loan. This accounts for SREC-II income ($765/yr), net metering credits ($2,300-$2,800/yr), sales tax savings ($1,500-$1,700 upfront), and property tax exemption savings ($500-$800/yr). After payback, you enjoy free electricity for the remaining 15-17 years of the panel warranty.
All four NJ utilities (PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, and Rockland Electric) offer 1:1 net metering at retail rates. PSE&G and RECO at $0.26-0.27/kWh provide the highest net metering value. ACE at $0.25/kWh is slightly lower. The SREC-II/ADI program is statewide and identical regardless of utility. Interconnection timelines vary: PSE&G and ACE typically 2-4 weeks, JCP&L 3-6 weeks.
Yes, PPAs and leases remain viable in NJ because the third-party system owner claims the 30% Section 48/48E commercial ITC (still available through July 4, 2026). The owner passes ITC savings to you as a below-retail electricity rate (typically 10-20% discount). You pay $0 upfront and get immediate bill savings, though you do not own the system or receive SREC-II income directly.
A standard NJ solar installation includes: Tier 1 monocrystalline panels, inverter (string or microinverters), racking and mounting hardware, electrical wiring and conduit, all permits and engineering, professional installation labor, utility interconnection application, and a production monitoring system. Most installers also include a 25-year production warranty and workmanship guarantee.
Installing now is generally better in NJ for three reasons: (1) SREC-II rates may drop 10% after March 13, 2026 — current installations lock in the higher $85.90/MWh rate for 15 years; (2) Net metering policy is under discussion and may be restructured — current systems are grandfathered under existing 1:1 rates; (3) Every month you wait is a month of electricity bills you could be offsetting. Panel prices have largely stabilized in 2026.
NJ Community Solar Energy Program (CSEP) lets you subscribe to a local solar farm without installing panels. You pay a subscription fee offset by bill credits (10-40% savings). No installation, no upfront cost, cancel anytime. 51% of capacity is reserved for low-to-moderate income households. The program has 750+ MW total capacity and 180 MW currently operational. Available through all four NJ utilities.
NJ provides a 100% property tax exemption for solar installations. This means your solar system adds $0 to your assessed property value. This is especially valuable in NJ, which has the highest property taxes in the nation (averaging $9,500/year). Without this exemption, a $25,000 solar system could add approximately $560-$750 per year to your property tax bill at NJ average effective tax rate of 2.23%.
Yes. Flat-roof solar installations are common in NJ, especially in urban areas like Newark and Jersey City. Ballasted racking systems (no roof penetrations) are typical for flat roofs. Costs may be 5-10% higher due to additional racking and tilt mounting needed for optimal angle. Production is similar to pitched roofs when properly tilted (around 30-35 degrees for NJ latitude).
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