Best Cities for Solar in Colorado
Colorado has 13 tracked locations with an average of 5.5 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,549/year in average solar savings. The best location is Alamosa (81101) with $1,624/year in savings.
13
tracked locations
5.5 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$1,549
avg annual savings
8.2 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Colorado
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa 81101 | 5.8 hrs | $18,300 | $1,624/yr | 7.9 yrs |
| Pueblo 81001 | 5.7 hrs | $18,300 | $1,596/yr | 8 yrs |
| Grand Junction 81501 | 5.7 hrs | $18,300 | $1,596/yr | 8 yrs |
| Colorado Springs 80901 | 5.6 hrs | $18,300 | $1,568/yr | 8.2 yrs |
| Durango 81301 | 5.6 hrs | $18,300 | $1,568/yr | 8.2 yrs |
| Arvada 80001 | 5.5 hrs | $18,300 | $1,540/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| Aurora 80014 | 5.5 hrs | $18,300 | $1,540/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| Westminster 80031 | 5.5 hrs | $18,300 | $1,540/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| Golden 80401 | 5.5 hrs | $18,300 | $1,540/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| Denver 80202 | 5.4 hrs | $18,300 | $1,512/yr | 8.5 yrs |
| Boulder 80301 | 5.4 hrs | $18,300 | $1,512/yr | 8.5 yrs |
| Longmont 80501 | 5.4 hrs | $18,300 | $1,512/yr | 8.5 yrs |
| Fort Collins 80525 | 5.3 hrs | $18,300 | $1,484/yr | 8.6 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA