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Quantity of Modules for each orientation.
Qty
Module Rating
Watts
Kilowatt rating for orientation
kW Rating
                 
East  
 
Southeast  
 
South  
 
Southwest  
 
West  
 
Total    
Total Kilowatt Rating
 
       
       
 
Roof Pitch  
5 in 12 is a common pitch in SWFL
in 12  
Current Electricity Rate per kWh $
Enter current utility electric rate.
 
Annual Energy Escalation  
Typical escalation rates range from 1.5% to 5%
%  
Annual Degradation Factor  
Modules output degrades over time. 0.35% is a good starting point.
%  
Annual Maintenance %  
Enter estimated annual maintenance costs as a percentage of initial cost. 0.35% is a good starting point.
%  
Cost per Rated Watt   $
Enter your total installed cost. National average is around $5.50 with SWFL local costs often much lower.
 
       
       
Initial Cost    
This is the initial cash outlay.
 
Tax Credit    
Represents 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit
 
Net Cost    
Total Cost Net of Tax Incentive.
 
Internal Rate of Return  
Based on a series of cash flows over 25 year warranted lifespan.
 
     
Compare to Recent 20-Year Treasury Rate
20-Year Treasure Rate 3/18/2015
 
 
Lifetime Payback (25 Years)  
Total cash payback over 25 years.
 
     
     
  Average Annual Estimated Energy Production (Year 1)
  Total
East
Southeast
South
Southwest
West
Total
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