Best Cities for Solar in Louisiana
Louisiana has 12 tracked locations with an average of 4.8 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,078/year in average solar savings. The best location is Metairie (70001) with $1,082/year in savings.
12
tracked locations
4.8 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$1,078
avg annual savings
11 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Louisiana
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie 70001 | 4.8 hrs | $17,700 | $1,082/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| New Orleans 70112 | 4.8 hrs | $17,700 | $1,082/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Thibodaux 70301 | 4.8 hrs | $17,700 | $1,082/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Lafayette 70501 | 4.8 hrs | $17,700 | $1,082/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Lake Charles 70601 | 4.8 hrs | $17,700 | $1,082/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Baton Rouge 70801 | 4.8 hrs | $17,700 | $1,082/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Alexandria 71301 | 4.8 hrs | $17,700 | $1,082/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Des Allemands 70030 | 4.8 hrs | $17,700 | $1,082/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Slidell 70461 | 4.8 hrs | $17,700 | $1,082/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Shreveport 71101 | 4.8 hrs | $17,700 | $1,082/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Minden 71001 | 4.7 hrs | $17,700 | $1,059/yr | 11.7 yrs |
| Monroe 71201 | 4.7 hrs | $17,700 | $1,059/yr | 11.7 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA