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Energy independence in South Plymouth, NY

South Plymouth receives 4.37 peak sun hours—moderate by national standards, but electricity prices here tip the equation in solar's favor. Your area receives an average of 4.37 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
64 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Plymouth 13832 South Otselic 13155 Smyrna 13464 North Pitcher 13124 North Norwich 13814 Pitcher 13136
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Solar Coverage Map: South Plymouth, NY

6 nearby locations
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Your Estimated Benefit

$888 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
6,003 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$13,806

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$3,602
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of South Plymouth 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: 13844
GOOD Score

4.37 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing South Plymouth's 4.37 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours South Plymouth National Avg State Avg 4.37 hrs 4.50 hrs 4.45 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

South Plymouth'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 South Plymouth

25.5° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in South Plymouth East South West Summer (June) 25.5° Altitude Winter (Dec) -5.6° Altitude

In South Plymouth, the sun is 31.1° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 38.3° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in South Plymouth?

Homeowners in South Plymouth are positioned to benefit from 4.37 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $888 in annual electricity savings. State incentives are tapering. Lock in maximum savings now. Property tax exemption for solar systems

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $12,005
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $3,602
🏛️ NY Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$7,404
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 South Plymouth.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $22,371 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $23,871 + 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.

The South Plymouth solar market has 6 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.