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Generate, store, and save. Van Buren homeowners paying $0.13/kWh can save $43,751+ over 25 years with a combined solar + battery system.
Combined Bundle
One Installer, One Warranty — NuWatt installs solar + battery together in Van Buren. No subcontractors, no lead sharing.
8 kW solar + 13.5 kWh battery at Van Buren Light & Power District rates
Solar System
$24,448
Battery System
$10,000-$18,000
Combined Incentives
-$4,000
Est. Net Cost
$34,448
Solar Savings/yr
$1,200
Payback Period
28.7 years
25-Year Savings
$43,751+
Store excess solar energy during the day and use it at night instead of buying from Van Buren Light & Power District at $0.13/kWh.
Use stored solar energy during peak hours to avoid the highest rates and reduce your grid dependence.
Maine averages 18 hours of outages per year. A battery keeps your home powered when the grid goes down.
Van Buren Light & Power District charges $0.13/kWh today. With solar + battery, you lock in energy costs and protect against future rate hikes.
Van Buren, Maine residents pay $0.13 per kWh with Van Buren Light & Power District, which is 26% below the national average. At this rate, a typical household spends approximately $1,350 per year on electricity. A combined solar + battery system generates clean energy during the day, stores the excess, and powers your home around the clock—dramatically reducing or eliminating your Van Buren Light & Power District bill.
A battery stores excess solar energy generated during the day for use at night and during outages. Maine averages 18 hours of power outages per year, making battery backup a practical investment for Van Buren homeowners. When paired with solar panels, battery storage maximizes self-consumption and reduces grid dependence.
The federal residential solar and battery tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing with cash or a loan no longer receive a federal tax credit. However, state and utility incentives still apply: Maine offers solar incentive programs and $4,000 in battery rebates through the Efficiency Maine. NuWatt Energy installs both solar and battery storage directly in Van Buren—one crew, one warranty, no subcontractors.
8 kW system for Van Buren
System Cost
$24,448
Annual Production
9,600 kWh
Annual Savings
$1,200
State Incentive
$0
Solar Payback
20.4 years
25-Year Savings
$43,751
Tesla Powerwall 3 · 13.5 kWh
Battery Cost
$10,000-$18,000
Usable Capacity
13.5 kWh
Backup Duration
10-12 hours
Warranty
10 years
Outage Protection
18+ hrs/yr avg
Expired December 31, 2025. Previously 30% for residential solar and battery. No longer available for homeowner purchases.
Efficiency Maine battery storage rebate up to $4,000.
municipal · $0.13/kWh
Solar Rebate
N/A
Battery Rebate
N/A
Net Metering
Available
Additional Programs
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Save $1,200/year with backup power. Free estimate, no obligation.
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