Solar vs. Wired Flood Lights: Which Has the Best ROI?

Solar vs. Wired Flood Light ROI Calculator

Solar vs. Wired Flood Light — 5-Year ROI Calculator

Compare total cost of ownership, find your breakeven point, and see cumulative savings over 5 years.

Your Project Details

Number of Lights Needed

Cost per Solar Flood Light ($) Purchase price per unit

Cost per Wired Flood Light ($) Fixture purchase price per unit

Electrician Install Cost per Wired Light ($) Labor + wiring per fixture

Monthly Electricity Cost per Wired Light ($) Estimated based on wattage & local rate

Annual Electricity Rate Increase US avg: 3%/yr; check local utility

Solar Battery Replacement Interval Most lithium batteries: 3–5 years

Battery Replacement Cost per Light ($) Replacement pack cost per fixture

Solar 5-Year Total

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All-in cost over 5 years

Wired 5-Year Total

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Fixtures + install + electricity

5-Year Savings with Solar

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vs. going wired

Breakeven Point

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Month solar pays off vs. wired

Cumulative Cost by Year — Solar vs. Wired

Solar (cumulative)

Wired (cumulative)

Year	Solar Annual Cost	Solar Cumulative	Wired Annual Cost	Wired Cumulative	Annual Difference

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