How much does an 800W–800W plug-in solar kit save in New York?

At New York's average electricity rate of $0.26/kWh ($0.38/kWh peak) and 4.3 daily sun hours, an 800W–800W system with LFP battery storage saves approximately $347 per year.

New York Plug-in / Balcony Solar Calculator (800W 2026 Guide)

2026 Legal Status: Zero-Export Battery Mode Recommended (Pending State Bill) · Avg Retail Tariff: $0.26/kWh (Peak: $0.38/kWh)

Interactive 2026 Engineering Tool

Plug-in / Balcony Solar ROI & Self-Consumption Calculator

ConEd / NY Zero-Export CT Clamp Mode + UL 1741 / UL 3700

Solar Array Wattage (W) — Legal Limit: 800W

400W800 W1,600W

Electricity Rate ($/kWh Peak/Daytime)

Daily Peak Sun Hours (New York Avg: 4.3 hrs)

Direct Self-Consumption % (With LFP Battery = 92%, Without Battery = 55%)

35% (No Battery)92%98% (With Smart Battery)

Complete Kit Cost ($)

Apply 30% Federal Clean Energy Tax Credit (IRC §25D — expires Dec 2032)

💰 Your 30% ITC Savings: $0 back on your federal taxes. Effective cost after credit: $0. Adjusted payback: 0 yrs.

Verified Yield & Payback Output

Annual Solar Output

1,380 kWh

Annual Bill Savings

$510/yr

Simple Payback Period

2.5 Years

10-Year Net Profit

$3,800

New York Legal Verdict: Zero-Export Battery Mode Recommended (Pending State Bill). In New York, running a zero-export battery kit (Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 Pro or EcoFlow with Smart Meter CT clamps) prevents backfeeding into ConEd's grid while cutting 26¢–38¢/kWh bills.