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Your solar report for Saint James, NY

With 4.80 peak sun hours, Saint James offers solid solar potential. Combined with current incentives, the ROI case is compelling. Your area receives an average of 4.80 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
66 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Stony Brook 11790 Stony Brook 11794 Smithtown 11787 Nesconset 11767 Lake Grove 11755 Kings Park 11754
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Solar Coverage Map: Saint James, NY

6 nearby locations
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Potential Annual Value

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

Verified Solar Potential

Production
6,804 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$15,648

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,082
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Saint James 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: 11780
EXCELLENT Score

4.80 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

Above Avg
Bar chart comparing Saint James's 4.80 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Saint James National Avg State Avg 4.80 hrs 4.50 hrs 4.45 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Saint James receives 7% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Saint James

27.1° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Saint James East South West Summer (June) 27.1° Altitude Winter (Dec) -3.1° Altitude

In Saint James, the sun is 30.2° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 36.8° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Saint James?

Homeowners in Saint James are positioned to benefit from 4.80 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $1,007 in annual electricity savings. State incentives are tapering. Lock in maximum savings now. Net metering ensures you get full value for excess production

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $13,607
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,082
🏛️ NY Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$8,525
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 Saint James.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $25,556 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $27,056 + 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 Saint James solar market has 6 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.