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Solar vs Grid-Tied Street Light TCO Calculator
Compare 10-year total cost of ownership for a solar-powered street light deployment versus a grid-tied LED alternative. Benchmark figures sourced from the Access Fixtures TCO model (2026) and industry pricing research.
Your project
30 = Access Fixtures benchmark
US avg 2025 ≈ $0.16/kWh
Typical dusk-to-dawn ≈ 10-12 hr
Grid-tied baseline (per pole)
Industry range $1,200-3,500 (incl. trenching)
LED equivalent for road/parking
Lamp/driver replacements
Solar Guangqi (per pole)
GQ-TKJ-B class installed; $800-2,000 typical
LiFePO4 replacement, once in 10-yr window
Options
US: 30% through 2032
Historical avg 3-4%
10-Year TCO Summary
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Total 10-yr savings (solar wins)
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Payback period
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Annual savings (avg)
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ITC credit (year 1)
| Cost line | Solar (Guangqi) | Grid-tied LED |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront fixture + pole (net ITC) | — | — |
| 10-yr electricity | $0 | — |
| 10-yr maintenance | — | — |
| Battery / lamp replacement | — | — |
| 10-year TCO total | — | — |
Benchmark sources: Access Fixtures Solar vs Grid TCO Calculator (2026), GS Light commercial pricing data (2026). Actual project outcomes depend on site-specific trenching distance, labor cost, permit fees, and local electricity rate. The Inflation Reduction Act extends the 30% Investment Tax Credit for qualifying commercial solar equipment through 2032.
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