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Solar in Rhode Island

Across Rhode Island, homeowners pay about 14.2¢/kWh and a typical 6 kW system pays back in roughly 11.3 years after the 30% federal tax credit.

State avg rate 14.2¢/kWh
Typical payback 11.3yrs
Best Solar Value Fair

Counties in Rhode Island

Newport County
14.2¢/kWh · 8,046 kWh/yr
$1,146/yr 11 yr payback
Bristol County
14.2¢/kWh · 7,854 kWh/yr
$1,118/yr 11.3 yr payback
Kent County
14.2¢/kWh · 7,866 kWh/yr
$1,120/yr 11.3 yr payback
Washington County
14.2¢/kWh · 7,866 kWh/yr
$1,120/yr 11.3 yr payback
Providence County
14.2¢/kWh · 7,746 kWh/yr
$1,103/yr 11.4 yr payback
Figures are modeled estimates from NREL PVWatts v8 + EIA. Not affiliated with NREL, DOE or EIA · not financial advice. Last updated June 2026.