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Battery Analysis

Battery Storage ROI & Payback Analyzer

See exactly how much value a home battery adds to your solar system — with state-specific NEM policy analysis, TOU rate optimization, and incentive-adjusted payback calculations.

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Enter your state, ZIP code, monthly bill, and solar system size above, then click "Calculate Battery ROI" to see your personalized battery storage analysis.

Data sources: NEM policy data is manually curated from state regulatory filings and utility tariffs. Battery specs from manufacturer data sheets. Installed battery cost assumes ~$1000/kWh as of 2026-07-03 (EnergySage Marketplace installer quotes (Feb 2026, $706–$1,419/kWh) · Tesla Powerwall 3 installed pricing (~$1,018/kWh) · BloombergNEF Battery Price Survey · LBNL Tracking the Sun). Actual savings vary by utility rate schedule, usage patterns, and installation factors.

For detailed incentive and policy information by state, visit the DSIRE Database.

Written & reviewed by

Jeremy Wolfe — Senior Solar Energy Analyst

Jeremy Wolfe is a solar energy analyst specializing in residential photovoltaic economics, federal and state incentive policy, and return-on-investment modeling for homeowners. He leads EnergyTools' solar research program and methodology.

  • 10+ years analyzing residential solar economics and payback modeling
  • Lead researcher for EnergyTools' 50-state solar cost-per-watt database
  • Author of 100+ solar ROI, payback, and incentive analyses

Methodology & data sources:NREL PVWatts, EPA FuelEconomy.gov, state utility commissions— updated 2026.