Solar Panel Cost & Payback in Georgia
Home solar in Georgia pays back in a median 19.9 years across the 113 places we cover, at an average electricity price of 15.4¢/kWh and about $3.60 per watt installed. Power sent back to the grid earns only about 7.2¢/kWh (Georgia Power solar buyback), which lengthens payback. St. Marys has the fastest payback (18.8 years).
Solar estimates for Georgia cities and towns
Sorted by fastest payback. Each figure is for a system sized to an average Georgia home (1,074 kWh/month).
| Place | kWh per kW | System | Cost | Payback | 25-yr savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marys | 1,525 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 18.8 yrs | $13,348 |
| Tifton | 1,519 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 18.8 yrs | $13,170 |
| Statesboro | 1,518 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 18.9 yrs | $13,141 |
| Saint Simons Island | 1,515 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 18.9 yrs | $13,052 |
| Brunswick | 1,514 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 18.9 yrs | $13,023 |
| Vidalia | 1,513 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 18.9 yrs | $12,993 |
| Douglas | 1,512 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 18.9 yrs | $12,964 |
| Saint Simon Mills | 1,508 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.0 yrs | $12,846 |
| Cordele | 1,505 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.0 yrs | $12,757 |
| Albany | 1,496 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.1 yrs | $12,491 |
| Americus | 1,496 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.1 yrs | $12,491 |
| Moultrie | 1,494 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.1 yrs | $12,432 |
| Wilmington Island | 1,492 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.1 yrs | $12,373 |
| Thomasville | 1,486 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.2 yrs | $12,196 |
| Valdosta | 1,480 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.3 yrs | $12,019 |
| Bainbridge | 1,476 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.3 yrs | $11,901 |
| Cairo | 1,474 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.3 yrs | $11,842 |
| Perry | 1,472 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.3 yrs | $11,783 |
| Warner Robins | 1,465 | 8.8 kW | $31,680 | 19.4 yrs | $11,576 |
| East Point | 1,462 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.5 yrs | $12,010 |
| Evans | 1,462 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.5 yrs | $12,010 |
| Griffin | 1,462 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.5 yrs | $12,010 |
| Grovetown | 1,461 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.5 yrs | $11,979 |
| Hinesville | 1,460 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.5 yrs | $11,948 |
| Jesup | 1,460 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.5 yrs | $11,948 |
| Dublin | 1,458 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.5 yrs | $11,886 |
| Waycross | 1,451 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.6 yrs | $11,670 |
| Augusta | 1,447 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.6 yrs | $11,547 |
| Martinez | 1,445 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.6 yrs | $11,485 |
| Stockbridge | 1,445 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.6 yrs | $11,485 |
| Redan | 1,443 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.7 yrs | $11,423 |
| Candler-McAfee | 1,442 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.7 yrs | $11,392 |
| McDonough | 1,437 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.7 yrs | $11,238 |
| Georgetown | 1,437 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.7 yrs | $11,238 |
| Pooler | 1,436 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.7 yrs | $11,207 |
| Mountain Park | 1,436 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.7 yrs | $11,207 |
| Richmond Hill | 1,435 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.8 yrs | $11,176 |
| College Park | 1,430 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.8 yrs | $11,022 |
| Clarkston | 1,429 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.8 yrs | $10,991 |
| Panthersville | 1,429 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.8 yrs | $10,991 |
| Druid Hills | 1,427 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.8 yrs | $10,929 |
| Fairburn | 1,426 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,898 |
| Johns Creek | 1,424 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,837 |
| Kingsland | 1,424 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,837 |
| Chamblee | 1,423 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,806 |
| Fayetteville | 1,423 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,806 |
| Norcross | 1,423 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,806 |
| Riverdale | 1,423 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,806 |
| Doraville | 1,423 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,806 |
| Savannah | 1,422 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,775 |
| Alpharetta | 1,422 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,775 |
| Union City | 1,422 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,775 |
| Conyers | 1,422 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,775 |
| Stonecrest | 1,421 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,744 |
| Mableton | 1,421 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,744 |
| Atlanta | 1,420 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,713 |
| Decatur | 1,420 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,713 |
| South Fulton | 1,419 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,682 |
| Roswell | 1,419 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,682 |
| Peachtree Corners | 1,419 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,682 |
| Loganville | 1,419 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 19.9 yrs | $10,682 |
| Milton | 1,418 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.0 yrs | $10,651 |
| Peachtree City | 1,418 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.0 yrs | $10,651 |
| Belvedere Park | 1,418 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.0 yrs | $10,651 |
| Scottdale | 1,418 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.0 yrs | $10,651 |
| Macon | 1,415 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.0 yrs | $10,559 |
| Forest Park | 1,413 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.0 yrs | $10,497 |
| Woodstock | 1,410 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.0 yrs | $10,404 |
| Dunwoody | 1,409 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,374 |
| Lilburn | 1,409 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,374 |
| Rincon | 1,409 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,374 |
| Marietta | 1,407 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,312 |
| Sandy Springs | 1,406 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,281 |
| Monroe | 1,405 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,250 |
| Holly Springs | 1,405 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,250 |
| Lithia Springs | 1,404 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,219 |
| Brookhaven | 1,403 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,188 |
| North Druid Hills | 1,402 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,157 |
| North Decatur | 1,402 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,157 |
| Buford | 1,402 | 9.2 kW | $33,120 | 20.1 yrs | $10,157 |
| Kennesaw | 1,400 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.2 yrs | $10,535 |
| Milledgeville | 1,400 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.2 yrs | $10,535 |
| Jefferson | 1,400 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.2 yrs | $10,535 |
| Duluth | 1,399 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.2 yrs | $10,502 |
| Covington | 1,397 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.2 yrs | $10,438 |
| Braselton | 1,396 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.2 yrs | $10,406 |
| Cusseta | 1,393 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.2 yrs | $10,309 |
| Winder | 1,392 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.3 yrs | $10,277 |
| Smyrna | 1,391 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.3 yrs | $10,245 |
| Sugar Hill | 1,391 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.3 yrs | $10,245 |
| Gainesville | 1,388 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.3 yrs | $10,148 |
| Columbus | 1,387 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.3 yrs | $10,116 |
| Tucker | 1,387 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.3 yrs | $10,116 |
| Lawrenceville | 1,386 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.3 yrs | $10,084 |
| Snellville | 1,383 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.4 yrs | $9,987 |
| Acworth | 1,382 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.4 yrs | $9,955 |
| Suwanee | 1,382 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.4 yrs | $9,955 |
| Vinings | 1,380 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.4 yrs | $9,890 |
| Athens | 1,375 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.5 yrs | $9,729 |
| LaGrange | 1,367 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.6 yrs | $9,472 |
| Dalton | 1,362 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.6 yrs | $9,311 |
| Villa Rica | 1,361 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.6 yrs | $9,278 |
| Newnan | 1,360 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.6 yrs | $9,246 |
| Douglasville | 1,360 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.6 yrs | $9,246 |
| Cartersville | 1,358 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.7 yrs | $9,182 |
| Powder Springs | 1,354 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.7 yrs | $9,053 |
| Carrollton | 1,353 | 9.6 kW | $34,560 | 20.7 yrs | $9,021 |
| Rome | 1,342 | 10.0 kW | $36,000 | 20.9 yrs | $9,028 |
| Calhoun | 1,340 | 10.0 kW | $36,000 | 20.9 yrs | $8,960 |
| Fort Oglethorpe | 1,336 | 10.0 kW | $36,000 | 21.0 yrs | $8,826 |
| Cedartown | 1,334 | 10.0 kW | $36,000 | 21.0 yrs | $8,759 |
| Canton | 1,332 | 10.0 kW | $36,000 | 21.0 yrs | $8,692 |
| Dallas | 1,322 | 10.0 kW | $36,000 | 21.1 yrs | $8,357 |