Solar panels in Beaverton, OR
Roofs in Beaverton get about 1,302 hours of usable sunlight a year — less than 94% of the cities we've measured. Here's what that means in cost, savings and payback, using real rooftop data rather than a national average.
Check your specific roof in Beaverton → City averages are a starting point; your own roof's size, pitch and shading change the answer a lot.
What a typical Beaverton solar system costs
A 25-panel system (10 kW) is about right for an average Beaverton home using 10,800 kWh a year. It would produce roughly 11,067 kWh annually and offset 100% of that usage.
| System | Size | kWh/yr | Net cost | Saves/yr | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 panels | 3.2 kW | 3,541 | $6,384 | $439 | 14.5 yrs |
| 12 panels | 4.8 kW | 5,312 | $9,576 | $659 | 14.5 yrs |
| 16 panels | 6.4 kW | 7,083 | $12,768 | $878 | 14.5 yrs |
| 20 panels | 8 kW | 8,854 | $15,960 | $1,098 | 14.5 yrs |
| 26 panels | 10.4 kW | 11,510 | $20,748 | $1,361 | 15.2 yrs |
Notice that payback barely improves as systems get bigger, and eventually gets worse. That's because you can only save money on electricity you were going to buy anyway. Once a system covers your usage, extra panels mostly generate exports at a much lower rate.
Why Beaverton gets 1,302 sun hours
That figure comes from Google's analysis of real rooftops across Beaverton — it already accounts for shading from trees, chimneys and neighbouring buildings, which is why it's lower than the raw "hours of daylight" figures you'll see elsewhere. An unusually open, unshaded roof in Beaverton reaches about 1,400 hours, roughly 8% better than typical.
The numbers behind this page
| Typical usable sunlight | 1,302 hrs/yr |
|---|---|
| Unshaded roof | 1,400 hrs/yr |
| Electricity rate (Oregon avg) | 12.4¢/kWh |
| Installed cost assumed | $2.85/W |
| Panel size assumed | 400 W |
| Federal tax credit | 30% |
| Typical household usage | 10,800 kWh/yr |
| Power used as generated | 34% |
| Paid for exported power | full retail (net metering) |
| Rooftops sampled here | 15 |
| Google imagery from | 2023 |
Nearby cities
See all of Oregon → statewide sunlight, rates, incentives and every city we've measured.
Beaverton solar questions
How many solar panels do I need in Beaverton?
About 25 panels for an average home. Beaverton roofs get 1,302 usable sun hours a year, so each 400W panel produces roughly 443 kWh annually.
Is solar worth it in Beaverton?
At 12.4¢/kWh and 1,302 sun hours, a typical system pays for itself in about 14.8 years and returns roughly $13,737 over 25 years. That is slower than the national average, so compare quotes carefully.
How much do solar panels cost in Beaverton?
A 10 kW system costs about $28,500 before incentives and $19,950 after the 30% federal tax credit. Prices vary by installer, roof complexity and equipment.
Worth reading before you buy
Estimates only, generated 2026-08-22 from Google Solar API rooftop samples and average Oregon electricity rates. Not a quote and not financial advice. Your roof, usage, utility plan and local incentives will change these numbers — get real quotes before buying.