Is there a limit to the amount of solar panels a house can have in Lake Charles?

As a general rule, unless there are local limitations, the main limitations to the amount of solar panels you can put on your roof are the available space on your roof, your electricity usage, your providers net metering rules, and the limitations of your house hold electrical system.

How much to install solar panels in Lake Charles?

Based on our research the average price per installed watt is $3.79 in Lake Charles. This means for a 10kW system you can expect to pay $37,900 though pricing can vary significantly between installers based on the projects requirements.

How much do solar panels add to house value in Lake Charles?

Based on a Zillow research study from 2019, home with solar panels sell for roughly 4.1% more.

What direction should solar panels face in Lake Charles?

To generate the most power, solar panels in the United States should face true south as this generally results in the solar panels receiving the most light each day throughout the course of the year. That said, given that energy prices are often variable throughout the day, your installer may recommend you rotate your panels slightly so that the panels will receive more light at the end of the day when energy prices can be more expensive. That said, for most consumers the positioning of solar panels is highly dependent on your home's roof.

How many solar panel installers in Lake Charles?

Based on our continuously updated database of solar installers, we have found 17 verified solar install companies in Lake Charles

Solar Energy in Lake Charles

Solar Rates, Incentives, Plans & Statistics

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Going solar in Lake Charles, LA

In Lake Charles, an average home needs a 10kW solar system in order cover most of their electricity needs. Given the average residential price-per-watt of $3.79 in Lake Charles, a 10kW system can cost around $37,900 depending on applicable rebates and other factors.

Average out-of-pocket cost for a 5 kW system The upfront amount spent to buy and install solar.

Lake Charles: $18,950US Average: $18,170

Average Payback Period The number of years until you break even on the solar investment.

Lake Charles: 10 yearsUS Average: 11 years

Average Net 20-year savings The total amount of money saved over 20 years minus the out-of-pocket cost.

Lake Charles: $18,864US Average: $14,954

Solar Potential in Lake Charles

Estimated system size and solar electricity production per median viable roof in
Lake Charles.

Roof size 930sq. ft.

Capacity 13kW DC

Electricity 15.9kkWh AC per yr.

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Compare solar panels by system size in Lake Charles

Get the most value out of your roof by comparing the different benefits a given system size has.

System Size 6kW

Roof Size Min. space required

429 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,137 a year

Est. Price

$22,740

Savings from a 6kWthis system

Est. yearly production 9,110 kWh
Est. monthly savings $95
Full payback in 20 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 4.75 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 218 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 11,768 mi less a year

System Size 7kW

Roof Size Min. space required

501 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,327 a year

Est. Price

$26,530

Savings from a 7kWthis system

Est. yearly production 10,628 kWh
Est. monthly savings $111
Full payback in 20 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 5.55 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 255 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 13,730 mi less a year

System Size 8kW

Roof Size Min. space required

572 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,517 a year

Est. Price

$30,320

Savings from a 8kWthis system

Est. yearly production 12,146 kWh
Est. monthly savings $126
Full payback in 20 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 6.34 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 291 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 15,691 mi less a year

System Size 9kW

Roof Size Min. space required

644 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,706 a year

Est. Price

$34,110

Savings from a 9kWthis system

Est. yearly production 13,665 kWh
Est. monthly savings $142
Full payback in 20 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 7.13 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 328 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 17,652 mi less a year

System Size 10kW

Roof Size Min. space required

715 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,896 a year

Est. Price

$37,900

Savings from a 10kWthis system

Est. yearly production 15,183 kWh
Est. monthly savings $158
Full payback in 20 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 7.92 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 364 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 19,614 mi less a year

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Lake Charles solar incentives, tax credit, and rebates

Lake Charles has 1 rebates and tax credits that you may be eligable for. Visit the official links for more details to see if you apply.

Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)

Value:Up to $6,000

The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages the Home Energy Loan Program, or HELP, for homeowners making energy efficiency improvements. HELP loans offer a maximum principal of $12,000 to be repaid over five years. Half of the principal is disbursed by the DNR at 2% interest. The other half is disbursed from any of the HELP partner banks at their current market rate. The partner bank will handle all servicing responsibilities. HELP loan partners set their own institutional policies, including their own interest rates and the maximum amount for their own portion of the principal. Interested homeowners should therefore contact their local partner directly to apply or make further inquiries. A list of current HELP loan partners is available from the DNR website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

As a general rule, unless there are local limitations, the main limitations to the amount of solar panels you can put on your roof are the available space on your roof, your electricity usage, your providers net metering rules, and the limitations of your house hold electrical system.
Based on our research the average price per installed watt is $3.79 in Lake Charles. This means for a 10kW system you can expect to pay $37,900 though pricing can vary significantly between installers based on the projects requirements.
Based on a Zillow research study from 2019, home with solar panels sell for roughly 4.1% more.
To generate the most power, solar panels in the United States should face true south as this generally results in the solar panels receiving the most light each day throughout the course of the year. That said, given that energy prices are often variable throughout the day, your installer may recommend you rotate your panels slightly so that the panels will receive more light at the end of the day when energy prices can be more expensive. That said, for most consumers the positioning of solar panels is highly dependent on your home's roof.
Based on our continuously updated database of solar installers, we have found 17 verified solar install companies in Lake Charles