Solar Payback and ROI Calculator

Enter your solar system cost, low and high season production (kWh), and electricity rates (¢/kWh). This Alberta solar payback calculator estimates your payback period, average ROI per year, and lifetime return. Use solar rates from your retailer or bill optimization analysis for accurate inputs.

System & Usage Details
Annual total = low season + high season (typically ~6 months each)
Expected yearly electricity rate escalation
Your Results
Payback Period
Years to recover your investment
Average ROI per Year
Annualized return over system lifetime
ROI over Lifetime
Total net return on investment
Cumulative Savings Over Time

Bars show cumulative savings. Dashed line = system cost (payback when bars exceed it). Blue line = cumulative ROI ($) on right axis—your net return over time.

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