Best Cities for Solar in Minnesota
Minnesota has 12 tracked locations with an average of 3.9 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,102/year in average solar savings. The best location is Mankato (56001) with $1,153/year in savings.
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tracked locations
3.9 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$1,102
avg annual savings
10 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Minnesota
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato 56001 | 4.1 hrs | $18,900 | $1,153/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| St. Paul 55101 | 4.0 hrs | $18,900 | $1,125/yr | 11.8 yrs |
| Minneapolis 55401 | 4.0 hrs | $18,900 | $1,125/yr | 11.8 yrs |
| Rochester 55901 | 4.0 hrs | $18,900 | $1,125/yr | 11.8 yrs |
| St. Cloud 56301 | 4.0 hrs | $18,900 | $1,125/yr | 11.8 yrs |
| Willmar 56201 | 4.0 hrs | $18,900 | $1,125/yr | 11.8 yrs |
| Brainerd 56401 | 3.9 hrs | $18,900 | $1,097/yr | 12.1 yrs |
| Detroit Lakes 56501 | 3.9 hrs | $18,900 | $1,097/yr | 12.1 yrs |
| Two Harbors 55601 | 3.8 hrs | $18,900 | $1,069/yr | 12.4 yrs |
| Bemidji 56601 | 3.8 hrs | $18,900 | $1,069/yr | 12.4 yrs |
| Thief River Falls 56701 | 3.8 hrs | $18,900 | $1,069/yr | 12.4 yrs |
| Duluth 55801 | 3.7 hrs | $18,900 | $1,041/yr | 12.7 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA