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Solar potential in Central Square, NY

Central Square receives 4.36 peak sun hours—moderate by national standards, but electricity prices here tip the equation in solar's favor. Your area receives an average of 4.36 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
64 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Hastings 13076 Mallory 13103 Pennellville 13132 West Monroe 13167 Brewerton 13029 Parish 13131
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Solar Coverage Map: Central Square, NY

6 nearby locations
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Projected Yearly Savings

$900 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
6,079 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$13,981

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$3,647
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Central Square may qualify for 5 active programs.

Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
Benefit Value Pass-through Savings

If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
Benefit Value 30% (Expiring 2025)

30% Tax Credit for systems installed by Dec 31, 2025. CRITICAL: For 2026, this credit is set to expire for homeowner-owned systems unless extended. Leases (Third-Party) still qualify under Sec. 48E.

NY State Incentives

VDER Stack
Net Metering / VDER

Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) stack value credits.

Upfront Rebate
NY-Sun (Megawatt Block)

Upfront rebate based on system size ($/Watt). Varies by region.

$5,000 Credit
Solar Energy System Equipment Credit

25% state tax credit, capped at $5,000.

Efficiency

Code: 13036
GOOD Score

4.36 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Central Square's 4.36 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Central Square National Avg State Avg 4.36 hrs 4.50 hrs 4.45 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Central Square's solar resource is 3% below the national average, but modern high-efficiency panels can still deliver strong returns.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Central Square

25.3° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Central Square East South West Summer (June) 25.3° Altitude Winter (Dec) -6.2° Altitude

In Central Square, the sun is 31.5° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 39.0° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Central Square?

With 4.36 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $900 annually, Central Square residents have a clear path to energy independence. Local focus: Aggressive state incentives and high electricity costs. State incentives are tapering. Lock in maximum savings now.

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $12,158
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $3,647
🏛️ NY Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$7,510
Financial Showdown

If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar

Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Central Square.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $22,675 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $24,175 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -63%

Unlike stock market gains which are taxed at ~15-20%, the money you save on electricity is 100% tax-free. Plus, solar increases your home's resale value immediately.

With only 6 installers in Central Square, choose carefully. Verify NABCEP certification and check recent local references.