How much does solar cost in Grenada?

According to data from 2014, the costs of utility-scale solar in Grenada are estimated to be between $0.21/kWh and $0.44/kWh; wind costs are estimated to be between $0.05/kWh and $0.20/kWh.

How much does a 6kW Solar System cost?

6kW solar installations cost about $12,500 on average after a 30% tax credit. An average 6kW solar panel system can save you enough on utility bills to pay for itself in just under a decade. How big is a 6kW solar system? If you look at the wide range of solar panel system sizes in the U.S., a 6kW array is essentially right in the middle.

How much roof space does a 6kW Solar System need?

You’ll probably need between 300 and 400 square feet of roof space to install a 6kW solar panel array if you use appropriately sized solar panels. Although it is technically possible to create a 6kW system with 60 separate 100-watt solar panels, that’s not an efficient way to produce solar power.

Do you need a battery for a 6kW Solar System?

As Daniel L., a licensed solar electrician in Denver, Colorado, explained to us, “You don’t need a battery for a 6kW system, but if you add one you can pivot off of the grid to keep your solar panels running during an outage or power your home with stored solar energy overnight.” How much energy can a 6kW system produce?

What is a 6kW Solar System?

Although it is tough to gauge a national average in the rapidly growing solar energy industry, 6kW is a fairly typical solar system size, often used to generate the approximate annual electricity consumption of an ordinary American home. (We’ll dive deeper into this later).

Can a 6kW Solar System be off-grid?

In the U.S., the majority of 6kW solar systems are grid-tied, meaning they send the excess electricity they produce back to the utility grid. If you'd like to install an off-grid 6kW solar system, you’ll need battery storage to capture the excess electricity production throughout the day for use in the evening and early morning hours.