Solar panels in Enid, OK
Roofs in Enid get about 1,825 hours of usable sunlight a year — more than 83% 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 Enid → City averages are a starting point; your own roof's size, pitch and shading change the answer a lot.
What a typical Enid solar system costs
A 18-panel system (7.2 kW) is about right for an average Enid home using 10,800 kWh a year. It would produce roughly 11,169 kWh annually and offset 100% of that usage.
| System | Size | kWh/yr | Net cost | Saves/yr | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 panels | 3.2 kW | 4,964 | $6,384 | $601 | 10.6 yrs |
| 12 panels | 4.8 kW | 7,446 | $9,576 | $901 | 10.6 yrs |
| 16 panels | 6.4 kW | 9,928 | $12,768 | $1,201 | 10.6 yrs |
| 20 panels | 8 kW | 12,410 | $15,960 | $1,356 | 11.8 yrs |
| 26 panels | 10.4 kW | 16,133 | $20,748 | $1,468 | 14.1 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 Enid gets 1,825 sun hours
That figure comes from Google's analysis of real rooftops across Enid — 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 Enid reaches about 1,845 hours, roughly 1% better than typical.
The numbers behind this page
| Typical usable sunlight | 1,825 hrs/yr |
|---|---|
| Unshaded roof | 1,845 hrs/yr |
| Electricity rate (Oklahoma avg) | 12.1¢/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 | 34% |
| Paid for exported power | full retail (net metering) |
| Rooftops sampled here | 7 |
| Google imagery from | 2015 |
When Enid actually produces
Annual totals hide the thing that catches people out: 35% of Enid's yearly sunlight arrives in May–July, and just 15% across November–January.
| Month | Sun hrs | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90 | |
| Feb | 116 | |
| Mar | 150 | |
| Apr | 183 | |
| May | 206 | |
| Jun | 214 | |
| Jul | 210 | |
| Aug | 191 | |
| Sep | 161 | |
| Oct | 126 | |
| Nov | 96 | |
| Dec | 82 |
Enid produces about 2.6× as much in Jun as in Dec — a normal mid-latitude swing. Expect real winter shortfall and summer surplus rather than steady year-round output.
The annual total is measured from Google's rooftop imagery. Its split across months is calculated from solar geometry at Enid's latitude, not separately measured, so treat the monthly figures as the shape of a typical year rather than a forecast.
How Enid compares to the other 673 cities
| Measure | Enid | Rank of 673 |
|---|---|---|
| Usable sunlight | 1,825 hrs | 116th |
| Sunlight lost to shade | 1% | 658th most |
| Median roof size | 174 m² | 440th largest |
| Electricity rate | 12.1¢ | 607th highest |
| Payback | 10.9 yrs | 408th fastest |
| Grid carbon | 758 kg/MWh | 201st dirtiest |
What actually stands out about Enid:
- Unusually open roofs. Only 1% of available sunlight is lost to obstruction in Enid — better than all but 15 of the 673 cities measured. Most roofs here get close to their theoretical maximum.
- Cheap electricity is the headwind. Oklahoma power costs about 12.1¢/kWh. Low rates are good news generally, but they lengthen solar payback — there is simply less bill to displace.
- Older imagery. Google's aerial capture of Enid dates from 2015. Tree growth and new construction since then are not reflected.
Cities with almost the same sunlight
These are the closest matches to Enid's 1,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal, UT | 1,825 | 11.2¢ | 11.8 yrs |
| Price, UT | 1,825 | 11.2¢ | 11.8 yrs |
| Fresno, CA | 1,827 | 31.2¢ | 8.8 yrs |
| North Platte, NE | 1,827 | 11.2¢ | 11.8 yrs |
Nearby cities
See all of Oklahoma → statewide sunlight, rates, incentives and every city we've measured.
Enid solar questions
How many solar panels do I need in Enid?
About 18 panels for an average home using 10,800 kWh a year. Enid roofs get 1,825 usable sun hours, so each 400W panel produces roughly 621 kWh annually. A typical Enid roof fits about 68 panels, so roof space is unlikely to be your limit.
Is solar worth it in Enid?
At 12.1¢/kWh and 1,825 sun hours, a typical system pays for itself in about 10.9 years and returns roughly $18,585 over a 25-year panel life. That is slower than average, so compare several quotes before committing. Exported power earns full retail credit here.
How much do solar panels cost in Enid?
A 7.2 kW system costs about $20,520 before incentives and $14,364 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 Oklahoma 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.