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Solar analysis: North Babylon, NY

Good news for North Babylon residents: 4.72 peak sun hours means strong production potential. Federal incentives make this the right time. Your area receives an average of 4.72 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
66 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Deer Park 11729 West Babylon 11704 West Islip 11795 Wyandanch 11798 Brightwaters 11718 Lindenhurst 11757
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Solar Coverage Map: North Babylon, NY

6 nearby locations
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Potential Annual Value

$1,007 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
6,806 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$15,653

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,083
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of North Babylon may qualify for 5 active programs.

Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
Benefit Value Pass-through Savings

If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
Benefit Value 30% (Expiring 2025)

30% Tax Credit for systems installed by Dec 31, 2025. CRITICAL: For 2026, this credit is set to expire for homeowner-owned systems unless extended. Leases (Third-Party) still qualify under Sec. 48E.

NY State Incentives

VDER Stack
Net Metering / VDER

Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) stack value credits.

Upfront Rebate
NY-Sun (Megawatt Block)

Upfront rebate based on system size ($/Watt). Varies by region.

$5,000 Credit
Solar Energy System Equipment Credit

25% state tax credit, capped at $5,000.

Efficiency

Code: 11703
EXCELLENT Score

4.72 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

Above Avg
Bar chart comparing North Babylon's 4.72 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours North Babylon National Avg State Avg 4.72 hrs 4.50 hrs 4.45 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

North Babylon receives 5% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for North Babylon

27.0° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in North Babylon East South West Summer (June) 27.0° Altitude Winter (Dec) -3.1° Altitude

In North Babylon, the sun is 30.1° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 36.7° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in North Babylon?

Our analysis of North Babylon, NY reveals strong solar fundamentals: 4.72 peak sun hours daily and estimated savings of $1,007/year. Older housing stock often needs electrical upgrades The solution? Property tax exemption for solar systems

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $13,611
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,083
🏛️ NY Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$8,528
Financial Showdown

If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar

Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in North Babylon.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $25,564 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $27,064 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -58%

Unlike stock market gains which are taxed at ~15-20%, the money you save on electricity is 100% tax-free. Plus, solar increases your home's resale value immediately.

The North Babylon solar market has 6 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.