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

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 Mississippi?

Based on our research the average price per installed watt is $3.14 in Mississippi. This means for a 10kW system you can expect to pay $31,400 though pricing can vary significantly between installers based on the projects requirements.

How much do solar panels add to house value in Mississippi?

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 Mississippi?

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 Mississippi?

Based on our continuously updated database of solar installers, we have found 15 verified solar install companies in Mississippi

Solar Energy in Mississippi

Solar Rates, Incentives, Plans & Statistics

Going solar in Mississippi

In Mississippi, an average home needs a 10kW solar system in order cover most of their electricity needs. Given the average residential price-per-watt of $3.14 in Mississippi, a 10kW system can cost around $31,400 depending on applicable rebates and other factors.

Select your county by clicking on the map and see the potential generated solar power and panel pricing. See how it compares with the US state average.

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

Mississippi: $15,700US Average: $19,009

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

Mississippi: 9 yearsUS Average: 12 years

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

Mississippi: $21,181US Average: $13,979

Solar Potential in Mississippi

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

Roof size 930sq. ft.

Capacity 13kW DC

Electricity 16.5kkWh AC per yr.

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Compare solar panels by system size in Mississippi

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 $1,151 a year

Est. Price

$18,840

Savings from a 6kWthis system

Est. yearly production 8,991 kWh
Est. monthly savings $96
Full payback in 16 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 4.23 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 194 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 10,471 mi less a year

System Size 7kW

Roof Size Min. space required

501 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,343 a year

Est. Price

$21,980

Savings from a 7kWthis system

Est. yearly production 10,489 kWh
Est. monthly savings $112
Full payback in 16 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 4.94 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 227 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 12,217 mi less a year

System Size 8kW

Roof Size Min. space required

572 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,535 a year

Est. Price

$25,120

Savings from a 8kWthis system

Est. yearly production 11,988 kWh
Est. monthly savings $128
Full payback in 16 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 5.64 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 259 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 13,962 mi less a year

System Size 9kW

Roof Size Min. space required

644 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,727 a year

Est. Price

$28,260

Savings from a 9kWthis system

Est. yearly production 13,486 kWh
Est. monthly savings $144
Full payback in 16 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 6.35 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 291 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 15,707 mi less a year

System Size 10kW

Roof Size Min. space required

715 ft²

Electricity Value Annual Production $1,919 a year

Est. Price

$31,400

Savings from a 10kWthis system

Est. yearly production 14,985 kWh
Est. monthly savings $154
Full payback in 17 years

Environmental Impacts

Reduces CO2 emissions by 6.79 tons a year
Equivalent to planting 312 trees a year
Equivalent to driving 16,809 mi less a year

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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 $3.14 in Mississippi. This means for a 10kW system you can expect to pay $31,400 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 15 verified solar install companies in Mississippi