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Solar + battery installation in New Jersey

Battery-coupled solar is the package that closes most often in New Jersey. Federal Clean Tech ITC (30%) on storage stacks with state net metering. Free quote, ~2 minutes.

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7 kW
Average system size
$2.95/W
Average cost (USD)
8 yrs
Average payback
168+
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Why solar in New Jersey

New Jersey is one of the strongest solar markets in the Northeast despite having only moderate sun-hours, because high retail electricity rates and a robust incentive structure produce excellent returns. New Jersey offers full retail net metering and a successor performance-incentive program (SREC-II / SuSI) that pays homeowners ongoing per-MWh credits for the solar electricity they generate, stacking on top of bill savings. Solar equipment is also exempt from state sales tax and the added home value is exempt from property tax. With high rates plus performance payments, a typical 7 kW New Jersey system often pays for itself in roughly 7-9 years - among the faster paybacks in the country for a non-desert state.

Incentives & rebates

Net metering: Full retail net metering

New Jersey provides full-retail net metering: excess solar exported to the grid is credited at the retail electricity rate and rolled forward, with annual reconciliation. Combined with the SuSI / SREC-II performance incentive, this gives New Jersey solar strong overall economics.

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Battery + Storage

Why solar + battery in New Jersey

New Jersey is one of the strongest solar markets in the Northeast despite having only moderate sun-hours, because high retail electricity rates and a robust incentive structure produce excellent returns. New Jersey offers full retail net metering and a successor performance-incentive program (SREC-II / SuSI) that pays homeowners ongoing per-MWh credits for the solar electricity they generate, stacking on top of bill savings. Solar equipment is also exempt from state sales tax and the added home value is exempt from property tax. With high rates plus performance payments, a typical 7 kW New Jersey system often pays for itself in roughly 7-9 years - among the faster paybacks in the country for a non-desert state.

✓ Federal Clean Tech ITC 30% on storage ✓ Outage resilience

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How payback works in New Jersey

System cost
$20,650
Estimated net cost
$20,650
Estimated payback
~12.7 years
25-year net savings
~$19,850

These figures are illustrative; your actual quote reflects your roof, sun exposure, and local utility rates.

Cities we serve in New Jersey

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Frequently asked questions

How much do solar panels cost in New Jersey?
New Jersey solar averages about $2.95 per watt before incentives, so a typical 7 kW system costs roughly $19,000-$22,000. The SuSI / SREC-II program then pays ongoing credits on top of bill savings.
Does New Jersey have net metering?
Yes. New Jersey provides full-retail net metering, crediting exported solar at the retail rate with rollover and annual reconciliation, which keeps payback periods short.
What is the SuSI / SREC-II program?
It's New Jersey's successor solar incentive: homeowners earn ongoing per-MWh credits for the solar electricity their system produces, paid on top of net-metering bill savings, which significantly accelerates payback. Confirm current credit values when you register your system.
Is solar worth it in New Jersey?
For most homes, yes. High electricity rates, full retail net metering, and the SuSI / SREC-II performance incentive typically deliver a roughly 7-9 year payback.