Solar in Bethany, OR
With Portland General Electric's electricity at about 18.8¢ per kWh and 1,129 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Bethany home today: about a 10.9-year payback.
- Payback, typical home
- 10.9 yrsOregon: 14.2 yrs
- 25-year net
- $33,888after paying $16,560
- Sun
- 1,129kWh per kW per year
- Electricity
- 18.8¢5% above U.S. average
A typical Bethany home, by the numbers
| Utility | Portland General Electric |
|---|---|
| Electricity use | 753 kWh a month |
| Best-value system | 7.2 kW, about 17 panels, 8,129 kWh a year (90% of use) |
| Cost | $20,060, or $16,560 after state incentives |
| First-year savings | $1,432 |
| Payback | 10.9 years |
| Exported power | 15¢/kWh (Portland General Electric) |
Cash purchase, no federal credit, 3.8% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.
Homes in Bethany
- Owner-occupied homes
- 66%
- Single-family detached
- 67%
- Median home value
- $752k
- Median year built
- 2004
- Population
- 33,106
- Solar installs, last 3 years*
- 23
Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes.
Installers working in Bethany
Companies with the most installations in Bethany's ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.
- Smart Energy USA 4 installs
- Dpi Solar Dynamic Power Innovation 3 installs
- Earthlight Technologies 3 installs
- ION Solar 2 installs
- Sunbridge Solar 2 installs
- Ar Solar Spc 1 installs
- Infinity Solar Systems 1 installs
Always verify the license and get at least three quotes. Compare quotes side by side.
Questions about solar in Bethany
Is solar worth it in Bethany, OR?
For a typical home in Bethany, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 7.2 kW system costs about $16,560 after state incentives, saves about $1,432 in year one and pays back in about 10.9 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.
How much solar power does a system produce in Bethany?
About 1,129 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 4% less than the Oregon average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.
Who is the electric utility in Bethany?
Most homes in Bethany are served by Portland General Electric, at about 18.8¢ per kWh on average.
How much do solar panels cost in Bethany?
A fair cash price is around $2.80 per watt before incentives, so about $20,060 for a 7.2 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.
Nearby
- Aloha 10.9 yrs
- Hillsboro 10.9 yrs
- Beaverton 10.8 yrs
- Portland 11.1 yrs
- Tigard 10.9 yrs
- Lake Oswego 11.1 yrs
- Tualatin 10.8 yrs
- Forest Grove 10.7 yrs
- All of Oregon
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.