Solar potential in
De Ruyter, NY
De Ruyter receives 4.24 peak sun hours—moderate by national standards, but electricity prices here tip the equation in solar's favor. Your area receives an average of 4.24 peak sun hours per day.
Nearby Areas
Solar Coverage Map: De Ruyter, NY
Your Estimated Benefit
Verified Solar Potential
Payback Period
Time until system pays for itself
25-Year Lifetime Savings
Estimated net profit after system costs
Fed. Tax Credit (30%)
Available Incentives & Rebates
Residents of De Ruyter may qualify for 5 active programs.
Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
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
Net Metering / VDER
Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) stack value credits.
NY-Sun (Megawatt Block)
Upfront rebate based on system size ($/Watt). Varies by region.
Solar Energy System Equipment Credit
25% state tax credit, capped at $5,000.
Efficiency
Code: 130524.24 Peak Sun Hours / day
Live Solar Forecast
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Peak Sun Hours Comparison
GoodDe Ruyter's solar resource is 6% below the national average, but modern high-efficiency panels can still deliver strong returns.
Solar Physics Simulator
Sun path trajectory for De Ruyter
In De Ruyter, the sun is 31.2° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 38.5° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.
Why Solar in De Ruyter?
Our analysis of De Ruyter, NY reveals strong solar fundamentals: 4.24 peak sun hours daily and estimated savings of $861/year. New York electricity rates are 50% above the national average The solution? Net metering ensures you get full value for excess production
True Cost Calculator
If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar
Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in De Ruyter.
Solar Outperforms by -65%
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 5 installers in De Ruyter, choose carefully. Verify NABCEP certification and check recent local references.