Solar in Superior, WI
With Dahlberg Light & Power's electricity at about 13.6¢ per kWh and 1,260 kWh of sun per kW, solar is not worth it for a typical Superior home today: about a 19.2-year payback.
- Payback, typical home
- 19.2 yrsWisconsin: 13.2 yrs
- 25-year net
- $4,602after paying $12,140
- Sun
- 1,260kWh per kW per year
- Electricity
- 13.6¢24% below U.S. average
A typical Superior home, by the numbers
| Utility | Dahlberg Light & Power |
|---|---|
| Electricity use | 586 kWh a month |
| Best-value system | 3.6 kW, about 8 panels, 4,537 kWh a year (65% of use) |
| Cost | $14,300, or $12,140 after state incentives |
| First-year savings | $619 |
| Payback | 19.2 years |
| Exported power | Varies by utility (Wisconsin rule) |
Cash purchase, no federal credit, 2.5% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.
Homes in Superior
- Owner-occupied homes
- 61%
- Single-family detached
- 62%
- Median home value
- $180k
- Median year built
- 1957
- Population
- 26,677
- Solar installs, last 3 years*
- 4
- Roofs suitable for solar†
- 71%
Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes. †Share of 11,049 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 Superior
Companies with the most installations in Superior's ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.
- All Energy Solar 2 installs
- Carlson Electric 1 installs
- Full Spectrum Solar 1 installs
Always verify the license and get at least three quotes. Compare quotes side by side.
Questions about solar in Superior
Is solar worth it in Superior, WI?
For a typical home in Superior, solar is not worth it at 2026 prices: a 3.6 kW system costs about $12,140 after state incentives, saves about $619 in year one and pays back in about 19.2 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.
How much solar power does a system produce in Superior?
About 1,260 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 5% less than the Wisconsin average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.
Who is the electric utility in Superior?
Most homes in Superior are served by Dahlberg Light & Power, at about 13.6¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by East Central Energy, Superior Water and Light.
How much do solar panels cost in Superior?
A fair cash price is around $3.50 per watt before incentives, so about $14,300 for a 3.6 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.
Nearby
- Eau Claire 14.7 yrs
- Wausau 13.5 yrs
- Stevens Point 13.5 yrs
- La Crosse 14.9 yrs
- Appleton 11.6 yrs
- Neenah 11.9 yrs
- Green Bay 13.8 yrs
- De Pere 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.