Best Cities for Solar in Indiana
Indiana has 12 tracked locations with an average of 4.0 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,119/year in average solar savings. The best location is Washington (47501) with $1,165/year in savings.
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tracked locations
4.0 hrs
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$1,119
avg annual savings
10 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Indiana
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington 47501 | 4.2 hrs | $18,600 | $1,165/yr | 11.3 yrs |
| Boonville 47601 | 4.2 hrs | $18,600 | $1,165/yr | 11.3 yrs |
| Evansville 47701 | 4.2 hrs | $18,600 | $1,165/yr | 11.3 yrs |
| Columbus 47201 | 4.1 hrs | $18,600 | $1,138/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Bloomington 47401 | 4.1 hrs | $18,600 | $1,138/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Alexandria 46001 | 4.0 hrs | $18,600 | $1,110/yr | 11.8 yrs |
| Indianapolis 46201 | 4.0 hrs | $18,600 | $1,110/yr | 11.8 yrs |
| Lafayette 47901 | 4.0 hrs | $18,600 | $1,110/yr | 11.8 yrs |
| Griffith 46301 | 3.9 hrs | $18,600 | $1,082/yr | 12.1 yrs |
| Gary 46401 | 3.9 hrs | $18,600 | $1,082/yr | 12.1 yrs |
| South Bend 46601 | 3.9 hrs | $18,600 | $1,082/yr | 12.1 yrs |
| Fort Wayne 46802 | 3.9 hrs | $18,600 | $1,082/yr | 12.1 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA