Is there a limit to the amount of solar panels a house can have in New Orleans?

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 New Orleans?

Based on our research the average price per installed watt is $3.92 in New Orleans. This means for a 10kW system you can expect to pay $39,200 though pricing can vary significantly between installers based on the projects requirements.

How much do solar panels add to house value in New Orleans?

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 New Orleans?

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 New Orleans?

Based on our continuously updated database of solar installers, we have found 19 verified solar install companies in New Orleans

Going solar in New Orleans, LA

In New Orleans, an average home needs a 9kW solar system in order cover most of their electricity needs. Given the average residential price-per-watt of $3.92 in New Orleans, a 9kW system can cost around $35,280 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.

New Orleans: $19,600US Average: $19,594

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

New Orleans: 12 yearsUS Average: 13 years

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

New Orleans: $12,354US Average: $11,571

Solar Potential in New Orleans

Estimated system size and solar electricity production per median viable roof in
New Orleans.

Roof size 983sq. ft.

Capacity 13.75kW DC

Electricity 17.8kkWh AC per yr.

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Compare solar panels by system size in New Orleans

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

System Size 5kW

Roof Size Min. space required

358 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $947 a year

Est. Price

$19,600

Savings from a 5kWthis system

Est. yearly production 7,829 kWh
Est. monthly savings $79
Full payback in 21 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 5 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 230 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 12,369 mi less a year

System Size 6kW

Roof Size Min. space required

429 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,137 a year

Est. Price

$23,520

Savings from a 6kWthis system

Est. yearly production 9,395 kWh
Est. monthly savings $95
Full payback in 21 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 6 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 275 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 14,843 mi less a year

System Size 7kW

Roof Size Min. space required

501 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,326 a year

Est. Price

$27,440

Savings from a 7kWthis system

Est. yearly production 10,960 kWh
Est. monthly savings $110
Full payback in 21 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 7 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 321 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 17,317 mi less a year

System Size 8kW

Roof Size Min. space required

572 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,515 a year

Est. Price

$31,360

Savings from a 8kWthis system

Est. yearly production 12,526 kWh
Est. monthly savings $126
Full payback in 21 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 8 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 367 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 19,791 mi less a year

System Size 9kW

Roof Size Min. space required

644 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,705 a year

Est. Price

$35,280

Savings from a 9kWthis system

Est. yearly production 14,092 kWh
Est. monthly savings $133
Full payback in 22 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 8.42 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 387 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 20,843 mi less a year

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New Orleans solar incentives, tax credit, and rebates

New Orleans has 2 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.

New Orleans City - Energy Smart Program

Value:Varies

The Energy Smart program is a joint venture between Entergy and the City of New Orleans. Orleans Parish Entergy customers may be eligible for a variety of rebates from the city government for new energy efficient equipment and improvement projects. Available rebates will change from time to time. Current offers include HVAC, windows, insulation/weatherization, ductwork, CFL/LED lighting, smart thermostats, and solar water/pool heating. Total rebate amounts can exceed $5,000 for qualifying customers. Application forms and additional information are available on both the Entergy and New Orleans city websites.

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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 $3.92 in New Orleans. This means for a 10kW system you can expect to pay $39,200 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 19 verified solar install companies in New Orleans