Solar in Neenah, WI
With We Energies's electricity at about 21.3¢ per kWh and 1,295 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Neenah home today: about a 11.9-year payback.
- Payback, typical home
- 11.9 yrsWisconsin: 13.2 yrs
- 25-year net
- $21,512after paying $15,200
- Sun
- 1,295kWh per kW per year
- Electricity
- 21.3¢18% above U.S. average
A typical Neenah home, by the numbers
| Utility | We Energies |
|---|---|
| Electricity use | 640 kWh a month |
| Best-value system | 4.7 kW, about 11 panels, 6,086 kWh a year (79% of use) |
| Cost | $17,600, or $15,200 after state incentives |
| First-year savings | $1,252 |
| Payback | 11.9 years |
| Exported power | 4¢/kWh (We Energies) |
Cash purchase, no federal credit, 2.5% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.
Homes in Neenah
- Owner-occupied homes
- 66%
- Single-family detached
- 68%
- Median home value
- $211k
- Median year built
- 1970
- Population
- 27,336
- Solar installs, last 3 years*
- 38
- Roofs suitable for solar†
- 74%
Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes. †Share of 6,808 buildings Google Project Sunroof rated technically suitable (2019 snapshot).
Older housing stock. Many homes here were built before 1975. Have the roof and electrical panel checked before signing; a roof or panel upgrade can add thousands. Roof first?
Installers working in Neenah
Companies with the most installations in Neenah's ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.
- Appleton Solar 20 installs
- Everlight Solar 3 installs
- Eland Electric 2 installs
- Freedom Forever 2 installs
- All Energy Solar 1 installs
- Arch Electric 1 installs
- Endries Solar Electric 1 installs
- Independent Energy Systems 1 installs
- North Wind Renewable Energy 1 installs
- Sol Energy New Mexi 1 installs
Always verify the license and get at least three quotes. Compare quotes side by side.
Questions about solar in Neenah
Is solar worth it in Neenah, WI?
For a typical home in Neenah, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 4.7 kW system costs about $15,200 after state incentives, saves about $1,252 in year one and pays back in about 11.9 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.
How much solar power does a system produce in Neenah?
About 1,295 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 2% less than the Wisconsin average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.
Who is the electric utility in Neenah?
Most homes in Neenah are served by We Energies, at about 21.3¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by City of Menasha, Wisconsin Public Service.
How much do solar panels cost in Neenah?
A fair cash price is around $3.50 per watt before incentives, so about $17,600 for a 4.7 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.
Nearby
- Appleton 11.6 yrs
- Oshkosh 13.4 yrs
- De Pere 11.8 yrs
- Fond du Lac 12.7 yrs
- Green Bay 13.8 yrs
- Manitowoc 22.8 yrs
- Sheboygan 12.4 yrs
- West Bend 11.8 yrs
- All of Wisconsin
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.