Best Cities for Solar in Alabama
Alabama has 14 tracked locations with an average of 4.5 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,216/year in average solar savings. The best location is Dothan (36301) with $1,257/year in savings.
14
tracked locations
4.5 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$1,216
avg annual savings
11.2 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Alabama
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan 36301 | 4.7 hrs | $17,700 | $1,257/yr | 9.9 yrs |
| Montgomery 36101 | 4.6 hrs | $17,700 | $1,231/yr | 10.1 yrs |
| Mobile 36601 | 4.6 hrs | $17,700 | $1,231/yr | 10.1 yrs |
| Prattville 36001 | 4.6 hrs | $17,700 | $1,231/yr | 10.1 yrs |
| Evergreen 36401 | 4.6 hrs | $17,700 | $1,231/yr | 10.1 yrs |
| Moody 35004 | 4.5 hrs | $17,700 | $1,204/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Birmingham 35201 | 4.5 hrs | $17,700 | $1,204/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Tuscaloosa 35401 | 4.5 hrs | $17,700 | $1,204/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Decatur 35601 | 4.5 hrs | $17,700 | $1,204/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Huntsville 35801 | 4.5 hrs | $17,700 | $1,204/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Alabaster 35001 | 4.5 hrs | $17,700 | $1,204/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Jasper 35501 | 4.5 hrs | $17,700 | $1,204/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Gadsden 35901 | 4.5 hrs | $17,700 | $1,204/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Anniston 36201 | 4.5 hrs | $17,700 | $1,204/yr | 10.3 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA