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Solar analysis: Wells, NY

Wells receives 4.46 peak sun hours—moderate by national standards, but electricity prices here tip the equation in solar's favor. Your area receives an average of 4.46 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
64 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Lake Pleasant 12108 Stony Creek 12878 Bakers Mills 12811 Speculator 12164 North River 12856 Northville 12134
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Solar Coverage Map: Wells, NY

6 nearby locations
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Annual Electricity Offset

$909 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
6,144 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$14,131

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$3,686
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Wells 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: 12190
GOOD Score

4.46 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Wells's 4.46 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Wells National Avg State Avg 4.46 hrs 4.50 hrs 4.45 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Wells's solar resource is 1% below the national average, but modern high-efficiency panels can still deliver strong returns.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Wells

26.7° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Wells East South West Summer (June) 26.7° Altitude Winter (Dec) -5.1° Altitude

In Wells, the sun is 31.8° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 39.1° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Wells?

With 4.46 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $909 annually, Wells residents have a clear path to energy independence. Local focus: Aggressive state incentives and high electricity costs. State incentives are tapering. Lock in maximum savings now.

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $12,287
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $3,686
🏛️ NY Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$7,601
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 Wells.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $22,933 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $24,433 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -62%

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