Solar Panels in Woodbury, NJ: Cost, Payback & Savings

A typical 6.0 kW home solar system in Woodbury costs about $22,200 and pays for itself in about 10.4 years, saving roughly $39,962 over 25 years at New Jersey's average electricity price of 24.0¢/kWh.

Solid long-term investmentpayback 10.4 years
System size
6.0 kW
15 × 400 W panels
Upfront cost
$22,200
at New Jersey median $3.70/W
First-year savings
$1,944
about $162/month
25-year net savings
$39,962
after paying for the system
Production
8,106 kWh/yr
102% of a typical home's use
Peak sun hours
4.8/day
1,351 kWh per kW per year

Monthly solar production in Woodbury

Estimated output of a 6.0 kW south-facing roof system. May is the strongest month (866 kWh); Dec the weakest (419 kWh).

02004006008001,000Jan: 496 kWhJanFeb: 547 kWhFebMar: 676 kWhMarApr: 816 kWhAprMay: 866 kWhMayJun: 842 kWhJunJul: 819 kWhJulAug: 812 kWhAugSep: 699 kWhSepOct: 618 kWhOctNov: 496 kWhNovDec: 419 kWhDec

Solar production (kWh) Typical home use, 662 kWh/month

Solar payback calculator for Woodbury

Pre-filled with Woodbury's sunshine and New Jersey's 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.

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How Woodbury compares

Net metering, tax credits and incentives in 2026

New Jersey offers net metering: power you send to the grid is credited at or near the retail price, so every solar kWh is valued at 24.0¢ 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.

New Jersey and local utilities may still offer rebates, performance payments, property-tax or sales-tax exemptions. Search the DSIRE incentives database for New Jersey and ask installers which programs they apply for you.

Frequently asked questions

Is solar worth it in Woodbury, NJ?

For a typical home, a solar system pays for itself in about 10.4 years and then keeps saving money. Over 25 years the estimated net savings are $39,962. 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 Woodbury, NJ?

A home using 662 kWh a month (the New Jersey average) needs about 15 panels of 400 W — a 6.0 kW system — to cover its annual use. Divide your own yearly kWh by 1,351 to get the kW you need.

How much do solar panels cost in Woodbury, NJ?

At 3.70 dollars per watt, a 6.0 kW system costs about $22,200 before any state or utility incentives. There is no federal tax credit for systems installed in 2026.

How much sun does Woodbury get?

Woodbury averages 4.8 peak sun hours per day, so each kilowatt of panels produces about 1,351 kWh a year.

Does New Jersey have net metering?

Yes. Power sent back to the grid is credited at or near the retail price (24.0¢ per kWh on average).

How much does electricity cost in New Jersey?

Residential electricity in New Jersey averages 24.0¢ per kWh, and a typical home uses 662 kWh a month (EIA).

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