Solar Panel Calculator for Omaha, NE
Estimate the cost, savings and payback of solar panels in Omaha, NE, using local NREL sunshine data, Nebraska prices and electricity rates.
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Omaha gets about 5.00 peak sun hours a day on a south-facing roof, so each kW of panels makes about 1,427 kWh a year. That ranks #62 of the 111 cities on this site. Output peaks in Jul and is lowest in Dec.
Sunshine in Omaha by month
What an 8 kW system makes in Omaha
| Month | Sun hours a day | Output | Bill savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.21 | 680 kWh | $88 |
| Feb | 4.23 | 800 kWh | $103 |
| Mar | 4.97 | 1,000 kWh | $129 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 1,032 kWh | $133 |
| May | 6.23 | 1,184 kWh | $153 |
| Jun | 6.75 | 1,216 kWh | $157 |
| Jul | 6.77 | 1,216 kWh | $157 |
| Aug | 6.03 | 1,096 kWh | $142 |
| Sep | 5.71 | 1,048 kWh | $135 |
| Oct | 4.57 | 896 kWh | $116 |
| Nov | 3.39 | 672 kWh | $87 |
| Dec | 2.66 | 568 kWh | $73 |
| Year | 5.00 | 11,416 kWh | $1,475 |
Savings at 12.92¢ per kWh (Nebraska average), with every kWh credited at that price.
Cost and payback by system size
At $2.60 per watt, the Nebraska average, before incentives.
| System | Cost | Year 1 savings | Payback | 25-yr gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 kW | $10,400 | $737 | 14.6 yrs | $6,972 |
| 6 kW | $15,600 | $1,106 | 14.6 yrs | $10,458 |
| 8 kW | $20,800 | $1,475 | 14.6 yrs | $13,944 |
| 10 kW | $26,000 | $1,844 | 14.6 yrs | $17,430 |
| 12 kW | $31,200 | $2,212 | 14.6 yrs | $20,916 |
How many panels you need in Omaha
| Monthly use | System | 400 W panels |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | 4.20 kW | 11 |
| 750 kWh | 6.31 kW | 16 |
| 1,000 kWh | 8.41 kW | 22 |
| 1,500 kWh | 12.61 kW | 32 |
| 2,000 kWh | 16.82 kW | 43 |
Covering 100% of a year's use at 1,427 kWh per kW.
Common questions
Is solar worth it in Omaha?
At local averages an 8 kW system costs about $20,800 before incentives, saves about $1,475 in its first year and pays back in about 14.6 years.
How many peak sun hours does Omaha get?
About 5.00 a day over the year on a south-facing roof at 20°, from 2.7 in Dec to 6.8 in Jul, according to NREL's PVWatts model.
How much does a 1 kW solar system produce in Omaha?
About 1,427 kWh a year, or 119 kWh a month on average.
Is there a federal solar tax credit?
Not for homeowners who buy their system. The 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025.
Sources
- NREL PVWatts V8 API (south-facing, 20° tilt, 14% losses, typical-year weather): https://developer.nlr.gov/docs/solar/pvwatts/v8/
- EnergySage, Solar panel cost by state (updated November 6, 2026): https://www.energysage.com/local-data/solar-panel-cost/
- U.S. EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B (residential price, Jan–Aug 2026): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_b