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Solar in Washoe County, NV

Solar panels in Reno, NV

5.9 peak sun hours per day. See what the data says about Reno, then check your specific roof free.

Utility territory: NV Energy

Solar data for Reno

Peak sun hours / day
5.9 hrs

Modeled annual average.

Typical system size
6–10 kW

Residential, based on typical household load.

Estimated first-year savings
$1,350–$2,250

Per year for a typical 6–10 kW system. The high end assumes the larger array.

Roofs suitable for solar
70–80%

Modeled from regional adoption data.

Primary utility
NV Energy

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Net metering / billing
Net Billing (RCP)

Nevada (NV Energy) NEM Tier 4 credits exported solar at 75% of the retail rate (~$0.105/kWh), locked ~20 years at interconnection; self-consumed solar offsets at the full retail rate.

Estimates use the average Nevada current utility rate (before solar) of $0.14/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading.

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kW

Typical homes: 6–10 kW.

$/ kWh

Prefilled with the state residential average.

Estimated first-year savings

$1,800/ yr

$1,350–$2,250/yr for a typical 6–10 kW system — the low end is a smaller array, the high end a larger one.

Estimate — individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading. Assumes an 85% system derate and 50% self-consumption; exported energy uses the local net-billing estimate.

City averages are a starting point — check your address for your verified result.

Frequently asked questions

How much sun does Reno get for solar?

Reno receives approximately 5.9 peak sun hours per day on average, based on modeled regional data.

What is the estimated first-year savings from solar in Reno?

For a typical 6–10 kW system in Reno, first-year savings are estimated at $1,350–$2,250 per year: the low end uses the smaller system, while the high end is up to the larger system. Estimates use the average Nevada current utility rate (before solar) of $0.14/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading. These are educational estimates, not guarantees.

Why does Reno have strong solar exposure?

Reno's 5.9 average daily peak sun hours are above many Nevada cities in this dataset. Roof orientation, usable area, and shade still determine the result for an individual property.

Data source: City figures are modeled estimates for general guidance — not a quote for any specific property.

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