Based on: 40 kWh/day usage · 14 kW solar · 5 kWh battery · typical tariffs

Solar & Battery Savings in New Jersey, United States Get quotes from local installers

Design solar and battery systems for New Jersey using Photonik's professional design platform. New Jersey has among the highest electricity rates in the US and a mature SREC market that adds value to solar generation. PSE&G and JCP&L serve most homeowners. Net metering credits exports at strong rates relative to many states, making solar attractive despite moderate sun hours in the north.

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Solar Energy Savings in New Jersey

How Solar Reduces Your Electricity Bills

The calculations below show how your electricity bills change with solar.

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Based on: 40 kWh/day usage · 14 kW solar · 5 kWh battery · typical tariffs

Adjust these amounts in the next section

Old Bill (Before Solar): Monthly: 264.0 | Annual: 3168.0

New Bill (With Solar): Monthly: 117.0 | Annual: 1399.0

Monthly Savings: $ 147.0 | Annual: $1769.0 | Bill Savings: 56%

Monthly Savings

$ 147.0

Annual savings: $1769.0 | Bill Savings: 56%

What drives your savings in New Jersey

New Jersey's retail electricity rates average around 18c/kWh — well above the national median — with relatively strong export compensation near 13c/kWh under net metering, narrowing the retail/export gap compared to many states. The state's SREC market can add meaningful ongoing revenue on top of bill savings. Dense northern NJ housing stock (row homes, twins, small lots) limits roof area, but PSE&G and JCP&L territories both see steady residential adoption where south- and west-facing exposure is available.

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Energy usage & tariffs

Energy consumption patterns in New Jersey reflect the state's humid subtropical climate, with high cooling needs during hot summers. The average New Jersey household uses between 30-40 kWh per day, with higher consumption during summer months for air conditioning. Energy-efficient properties throughout New Jersey often use significantly less through modern insulation, efficient HVAC systems, and smart thermostats.

Before installing solar, consider reducing your energy consumption through improved insulation and energy-efficient appliances. This is particularly valuable in New Jersey, where reducing consumption can lower required solar system size and improve returns.

Daily Energy Usage: 40 kWh (~$264.0/month)

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Representative flat export rate (feed-in tariff). What you earn per kWh of surplus solar exported to the grid. Your actual rate depends on your provider, plan, and time of day.

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Estimated at 75% of the retail grid rate. A battery lets you store daytime solar and export during expensive peak hours, so each exported kWh is typically worth more than a flat feed-in tariff. Real returns depend on your time-of-use tariff and battery efficiency.

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Solar system size

You'll need around 10.5kW of solar to match your average consumption in New Jersey. We recommend sizing between 15.8kW and 21.1kW for optimal results, accounting for daily and seasonal variations. New Jersey has good solar potential, with most regions averaging 3.5-4.5 kWh/kW/day annually.

A 15.8 kW system in New Jersey generates approximately 65.6 kWh daily on average, with seasonal variation from 3.07 kWh/kW/day in December to 4.76 kWh/kW/day in August. New Jersey's solid solar irradiance and favourable net metering make solar attractive for homeowners across the state.

Solar System Size: 14 (58 kWh/day)

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A 14 kW system in New Jersey can generate approximately 21232.0 kWh annually based on local sun conditions.

Battery storage

With solar-only (no battery), a 15.8 kW system provides approximately 50% self-usage in New Jersey, depending on your consumption patterns, drawing 50% from the grid. Adding a 10 kWh battery increases energy independence to approximately 72% annually, reducing grid reliance to 28%. Battery storage is valuable in New Jersey, allowing you to store excess summer generation for evening use and providing backup power during outages.

A battery shifts solar energy from daytime overproduction into evening peak use. For accurate battery savings and ROI calculations specific to your utility, use the full Photonik design tool.

Battery Size: 5 kWh

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The sweet spot for most households is 5 – 13 kWh — larger batteries add independence but with diminishing payback, especially where feed-in tariffs are low.

System Pricing & Payback for New Jersey

Use the full Photonik solar planning and design platform to model a complete system for your home — including detailed costs, equipment options, and financial returns.

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Solar Installers Newark

Newark is New Jersey's largest city and sits in PSE&G territory. High retail rates (~18c/kWh) and a relatively strong SREC market improve payback despite dense urban housing — many row homes and multifamily buildings limit roof access, but single-family pockets in the North and West Wards have workable arrays. Summer cooling loads drive bills; flat and low-slope roofs are common in older stock.

Example local businesses with published addresses; not ranked by Photonik or by star ratings.

Genie Solar Energy — 520 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102