Typical home: Worth it

Solar in Annapolis, MD

With BGE's electricity at about 21.8¢ per kWh and 1,394 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Annapolis home today: about a 8.6-year payback.

Payback, typical home
8.6 yrsMaryland: 8.9 yrs
25-year net
$57,139after paying $22,120
Sun
1,394kWh per kW per year
Electricity
21.8¢21% above U.S. average

A typical Annapolis home, by the numbers

UtilityBGE
Electricity use880 kWh a month
Best-value system7.6 kW, about 18 panels, 10,598 kWh a year (100% of use)
Cost$22,120
First-year savings$2,224
Payback8.6 years
Exported powerFull retail net metering (BGE)

Cash purchase, no federal credit, 3.5% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.

Solar production per kW in Annapolis

kWh per kW each month, south-facing at 20° tilt. PVWatts v8 with local typical-year weather.

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PeriodValue
Jan83
Feb101
Mar118
Apr136
May142
Jun141
Jul148
Aug139
Sep117
Oct107
Nov85
Dec79

Homes in Annapolis

Owner-occupied homes
62%
Single-family detached
40%
Median home value
$549k
Median year built
1975
Population
40,720

Census ACS 2020–2024.

Installers working in Annapolis

Public installation records for Maryland don't name installers, so we can't rank local companies here. Browse installers in Maryland.

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Questions about solar in Annapolis

Is solar worth it in Annapolis, MD?

For a typical home in Annapolis, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 7.6 kW system costs about $22,120 after state incentives, saves about $2,224 in year one and pays back in about 8.6 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.

How much solar power does a system produce in Annapolis?

About 1,394 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 1% more than the Maryland average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.

Who is the electric utility in Annapolis?

Most homes in Annapolis are served by BGE, at about 21.8¢ per kWh on average.

How much do solar panels cost in Annapolis?

A fair cash price is around $2.95 per watt before incentives, so about $22,120 for a 7.6 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.

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Data: PVWatts (National Laboratory of the Rockies), EIA-861 2025 adjusted to 2026, U.S. Census ACS, LBNL Tracking the Sun, state policy research as of October 2026.