Best Cities for Solar in Connecticut
Connecticut has 7 tracked locations with an average of 3.8 hrs/day of peak sun and $2,073/year in average solar savings. The best location is New Haven (06501) with $2,104/year in savings.
7
tracked locations
3.8 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$2,073
avg annual savings
6.2 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Connecticut
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven 06501 | 3.9 hrs | $20,700 | $2,104/yr | 6.9 yrs |
| Bridgeport 06601 | 3.9 hrs | $20,700 | $2,104/yr | 6.9 yrs |
| Stamford 06901 | 3.9 hrs | $20,700 | $2,104/yr | 6.9 yrs |
| Bristol 06010 | 3.8 hrs | $20,700 | $2,050/yr | 7.1 yrs |
| Hartford 06101 | 3.8 hrs | $20,700 | $2,050/yr | 7.1 yrs |
| Ansonia 06401 | 3.8 hrs | $20,700 | $2,050/yr | 7.1 yrs |
| Bethel 06801 | 3.8 hrs | $20,700 | $2,050/yr | 7.1 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA