Solar panels in Brunswick, GA
Roofs in Brunswick get about 1,674 hours of usable sunlight a year — more than 66% 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 Brunswick → City averages are a starting point; your own roof's size, pitch and shading change the answer a lot.
What a typical Brunswick solar system costs
A 19-panel system (7.6 kW) is about right for an average Brunswick home using 10,800 kWh a year. It would produce roughly 10,814 kWh annually and offset 100% of that usage.
| System | Size | kWh/yr | Net cost | Saves/yr | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 panels | 3.2 kW | 4,553 | $6,384 | $642 | 9.9 yrs |
| 12 panels | 4.8 kW | 6,830 | $9,576 | $963 | 9.9 yrs |
| 16 panels | 6.4 kW | 9,107 | $12,768 | $1,284 | 9.9 yrs |
| 20 panels | 8 kW | 11,383 | $15,960 | $1,543 | 10.3 yrs |
| 26 panels | 10.4 kW | 14,798 | $20,748 | $1,664 | 12.5 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 Brunswick gets 1,674 sun hours
That figure comes from Google's analysis of real rooftops across Brunswick — 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 Brunswick reaches about 1,752 hours, roughly 5% better than typical.
The numbers behind this page
| Typical usable sunlight | 1,674 hrs/yr |
|---|---|
| Unshaded roof | 1,752 hrs/yr |
| Electricity rate (Georgia avg) | 14.1¢/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 | 35% |
| Paid for exported power | full retail (net metering) |
| Rooftops sampled here | 4 |
| Google imagery from | 2019 |
When Brunswick actually produces
Annual totals hide the thing that catches people out: 33% of Brunswick's yearly sunlight arrives in May–July, and just 16% across November–January.
| Month | Sun hrs | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92 | |
| Feb | 113 | |
| Mar | 139 | |
| Apr | 164 | |
| May | 179 | |
| Jun | 184 | |
| Jul | 181 | |
| Aug | 169 | |
| Sep | 148 | |
| Oct | 121 | |
| Nov | 97 | |
| Dec | 86 |
Output is unusually steady — only about 2.1× between Jun and Dec. Brunswick is close enough to the equator that seasonal variation is mild, which makes sizing a system considerably more predictable.
The annual total is measured from Google's rooftop imagery. Its split across months is calculated from solar geometry at Brunswick's latitude, not separately measured, so treat the monthly figures as the shape of a typical year rather than a forecast.
How Brunswick compares to the other 673 cities
| Measure | Brunswick | Rank of 673 |
|---|---|---|
| Usable sunlight | 1,674 hrs | 232nd |
| Sunlight lost to shade | 4% | 416th most |
| Median roof size | 840 m² | 2nd largest |
| Electricity rate | 14.1¢ | 487th highest |
| Payback | 10 yrs | 346th fastest |
| Grid carbon | 663 kg/MWh | 302nd dirtiest |
What actually stands out about Brunswick:
- Plenty of roof to work with. Typical roofs here fit around 332 panels — roughly 17× what an average home needs. Roof size will not be what limits your system in Brunswick.
- Large roofs. At a median of 840 m², Brunswick has the 2nd-largest typical roof footprint we've measured.
- Sunnier than the rest of Georgia. Brunswick roofs get 8% more usable sunlight than the typical Georgia city we've measured — statewide averages will understate what you can expect here.
- Older imagery. Google's aerial capture of Brunswick dates from 2019. Tree growth and new construction since then are not reflected.
Cities with almost the same sunlight
These are the closest matches to Brunswick's 1,674 usable sun hours from other states and provinces. Same sunlight, different electricity prices — which is usually what decides whether solar is worth it.
| City | Sun hrs | Rate | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TX | 1,674 | 15.1¢ | 9.3 yrs |
| Dallas, TX | 1,675 | 15.1¢ | 9.3 yrs |
| Lafayette, LA | 1,672 | 12.1¢ | 11.6 yrs |
| Florence, SC | 1,672 | 14.2¢ | 9.9 yrs |
Nearby cities
See all of Georgia → statewide sunlight, rates, incentives and every city we've measured.
Brunswick solar questions
How many solar panels do I need in Brunswick?
About 19 panels for an average home using 10,800 kWh a year. Brunswick roofs get 1,674 usable sun hours, so each 400W panel produces roughly 569 kWh annually. A typical Brunswick roof fits about 332 panels, so roof space is unlikely to be your limit.
Is solar worth it in Brunswick?
At 14.1¢/kWh and 1,674 sun hours, a typical system pays for itself in about 10 years and returns roughly $22,920 over a 25-year panel life. That is a solid return, and it improves further if electricity prices rise. Exported power earns full retail credit here.
How much do solar panels cost in Brunswick?
A 7.6 kW system costs about $21,660 before incentives and $15,162 after the 30% federal tax credit. That works out near $2.85 per watt installed. Roof pitch, shading, electrical panel upgrades and equipment choice move the price most, which is why quotes for the same house can differ by thousands.
Worth reading before you buy
Estimates only, generated 2026-08-22 from Google Solar API rooftop samples and average Georgia 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.