Best Cities for Solar in Hawaii
Hawaii has 6 tracked locations with an average of 5.4 hrs/day of peak sun and $4,236/year in average solar savings. The best location is Kihei (96753) with $4,508/year in savings.
6
tracked locations
5.4 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$4,236
avg annual savings
4.8 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Hawaii
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kihei 96753 | 5.8 hrs | $21,000 | $4,508/yr | 3.3 yrs |
| Kailua-Kona 96740 | 5.6 hrs | $21,000 | $4,353/yr | 3.4 yrs |
| Aiea 96701 | 5.5 hrs | $21,000 | $4,275/yr | 3.5 yrs |
| Honolulu 96801 | 5.5 hrs | $21,000 | $4,275/yr | 3.5 yrs |
| Honolulu 96813 | 5.5 hrs | $21,000 | $4,275/yr | 3.5 yrs |
| Hilo 96720 | 4.8 hrs | $21,000 | $3,731/yr | 4 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA