Best Cities for Solar in North Dakota
North Dakota has 7 tracked locations with an average of 4.3 hrs/day of peak sun and $969/year in average solar savings. The best location is Bismarck (58501) with $985/year in savings.
7
tracked locations
4.3 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$969
avg annual savings
12 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in North Dakota
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck 58501 | 4.4 hrs | $18,900 | $985/yr | 13.5 yrs |
| Dickinson 58601 | 4.4 hrs | $18,900 | $985/yr | 13.5 yrs |
| Williston 58801 | 4.4 hrs | $18,900 | $985/yr | 13.5 yrs |
| Abercrombie 58001 | 4.3 hrs | $18,900 | $962/yr | 13.8 yrs |
| Fargo 58102 | 4.3 hrs | $18,900 | $962/yr | 13.8 yrs |
| Minot 58701 | 4.3 hrs | $18,900 | $962/yr | 13.8 yrs |
| Grand Forks 58201 | 4.2 hrs | $18,900 | $940/yr | 14.1 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA