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Solar potential in South Wales, NY

South Wales receives 4.25 peak sun hours—moderate by national standards, but electricity prices here tip the equation in solar's favor. Your area receives an average of 4.25 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
63 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Wales Center 14169 East Aurora 14052 Holland 14080 Strykersville 14145 Java Village 14083 West Falls 14170
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Solar Coverage Map: South Wales, NY

6 nearby locations
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Your Estimated Benefit

$868 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
5,866 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$13,492

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$3,520
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of South Wales 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: 14139
GOOD Score

4.25 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing South Wales's 4.25 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours South Wales National Avg State Avg 4.25 hrs 4.50 hrs 4.45 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

South Wales's solar resource is 6% below the national average, but modern high-efficiency panels can still deliver strong returns.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for South Wales

23.5° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in South Wales East South West Summer (June) 23.5° Altitude Winter (Dec) -7.5° Altitude

In South Wales, the sun is 31.0° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 38.4° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in South Wales?

With 4.25 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $868 annually, South Wales 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 $11,732
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $3,520
🏛️ NY Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$7,212
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 South Wales.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $21,828 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $23,328 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -64%

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.

With only 5 installers in South Wales, choose carefully. Verify NABCEP certification and check recent local references.