What Does DG Cost?
One of the most common questions asked by members seeking information about installing DG at their home or business is installation cost.
Wind Power – 10 kW System:
Approximate cost (installed) – $35,000 to $75,000. Actual cost depends on "tower height & style, distance to interconnect, difficulty of excavation, etc." CLICK HERE TO SEE TEXAS WIND RESOURCE MAP
Solar Power – 2kW System:
Approximate cost (installed) – $8 per peak watt. A 2 KW system
would cost approximately $16,000. Thus, the cost to generate electricity
through solar power is approximately 2 to 3.7 times more than the current rate
charged by the average electric utility.
Propane or Natural Gas Generator – 12 KW Small power system:
Approximate cost (system w/transfer switch) – $3,529 MSRP. Generac
is selling its Guardian system at Home Depot. They are marketed as emergency
power systems for power outages. The main marketing push is for backup,
not as an alternative power source.
