Solar Panels in Newton, KS: Cost, Payback & Savings
A typical 7.2 kW home solar system in Newton costs about $25,920 and pays for itself in about 13.6 years, saving roughly $27,557 over 25 years at Kansas' average electricity price of 15.2¢/kWh.
Monthly solar production in Newton
Estimated output of a 7.2 kW south-facing roof system. Jul is the strongest month (1,122 kWh); Dec the weakest (675 kWh).
Solar production (kWh) Typical home use, 876 kWh/month
Solar payback calculator for Newton
Pre-filled with Newton's sunshine and Kansas' average electricity price. Enter your own bill and an installer's price per watt to see your payback.
Leave export credit blank where the utility offers full net metering. Where exports earn less, solar used at home as it's produced is worth the full price and the rest earns the export credit.
How Newton compares
- Each kW of panels here produces about 1,527 kWh a year — 4% more than the Kansas median and 11% more than the US median city (1,371 kWh).
- Payback ranks #9 of 40 Kansas places we cover.
- Sunshine varies little across a state; electricity price, installed cost and how utilities credit exported power drive most of the difference between states.
Net metering, tax credits and incentives in 2026
Kansas offers net metering: power you send to the grid is credited at or near the retail price, so every solar kWh is valued at 15.2¢ here.
There is no federal tax credit for buying home solar installed in 2026. The 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so the costs and paybacks on this page include no federal credit.
Kansas and local utilities may still offer rebates, performance payments, property-tax or sales-tax exemptions. Search the DSIRE incentives database for Kansas and ask installers which programs they apply for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is solar worth it in Newton, KS?
For a typical home, a solar system pays for itself in about 13.6 years and then keeps saving money. Over 25 years the estimated net savings are $27,557. Verdict: solid long-term investment. Your own payback depends on your roof, your bill and the quotes you get.
How many solar panels do I need in Newton, KS?
A home using 876 kWh a month (the Kansas average) needs about 18 panels of 400 W — a 7.2 kW system — to cover its annual use. Divide your own yearly kWh by 1,527 to get the kW you need.
How much do solar panels cost in Newton, KS?
At 3.60 dollars per watt, a 7.2 kW system costs about $25,920 before any state or utility incentives. There is no federal tax credit for systems installed in 2026.
How much sun does Newton get?
Newton averages 5.4 peak sun hours per day, so each kilowatt of panels produces about 1,527 kWh a year.
Does Kansas have net metering?
Yes. Power sent back to the grid is credited at or near the retail price (15.2¢ per kWh on average).
How much does electricity cost in Kansas?
Residential electricity in Kansas averages 15.2¢ per kWh, and a typical home uses 876 kWh a month (EIA).