Typical home: Worth it

Solar in Menomonee Falls, WI

With We Energies's electricity at about 21.3¢ per kWh and 1,340 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Menomonee Falls home today: about a 11.5-year payback.

Payback, typical home
11.5 yrsWisconsin: 13.2 yrs
25-year net
$22,524after paying $14,900
Sun
1,340kWh per kW per year
Electricity
21.3¢18% above U.S. average

A typical Menomonee Falls home, by the numbers

UtilityWe Energies
Electricity use640 kWh a month
Best-value system4.6 kW, about 11 panels, 6,166 kWh a year (80% of use)
Cost$17,300, or $14,900 after state incentives
First-year savings$1,273
Payback11.5 years
Exported power4¢/kWh (We Energies)

Cash purchase, no federal credit, 2.5% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.

Solar production per kW in Menomonee Falls

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

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PeriodValue
Jan72
Feb92
Mar125
Apr123
May145
Jun142
Jul158
Aug136
Sep122
Oct92
Nov73
Dec61

Homes in Menomonee Falls

Owner-occupied homes
74%
Single-family detached
66%
Median home value
$368k
Median year built
1980
Population
39,539
Solar installs, last 3 years*
54
Roofs suitable for solar†
83%

Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes. †Share of 11,115 buildings Google Project Sunroof rated technically suitable (2019 snapshot).

Installers working in Menomonee Falls

Companies with the most installations in Menomonee Falls's ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.

  1. Home Team Energy 22 installs
  2. Arch Electric 7 installs
  3. All Energy Solar 6 installs
  4. Current Electric 3 installs
  5. Certasun 2 installs
  6. Everlight Solar 2 installs
  7. Sol Energy New Mexi 2 installs
  8. Blue Raven Solar 1 installs
  9. Eagle Point Solar 1 installs
  10. Endries Solar Electric 1 installs

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Questions about solar in Menomonee Falls

Is solar worth it in Menomonee Falls, WI?

For a typical home in Menomonee Falls, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 4.6 kW system costs about $14,900 after state incentives, saves about $1,273 in year one and pays back in about 11.5 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.

How much solar power does a system produce in Menomonee Falls?

About 1,340 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 Wisconsin average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.

Who is the electric utility in Menomonee Falls?

Most homes in Menomonee Falls are served by We Energies, at about 21.3¢ per kWh on average.

How much do solar panels cost in Menomonee Falls?

A fair cash price is around $3.50 per watt before incentives, so about $17,300 for a 4.6 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.