Best Cities for Solar in Idaho
Idaho has 10 tracked locations with an average of 4.5 hrs/day of peak sun and $913/year in average solar savings. The best location is Murphy (83601) with $1,003/year in savings.
10
tracked locations
4.5 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$913
avg annual savings
12.5 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Idaho
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy 83601 | 5.0 hrs | $18,000 | $1,003/yr | 12.6 yrs |
| Twin Falls 83301 | 4.9 hrs | $18,000 | $983/yr | 12.8 yrs |
| Pocatello 83201 | 4.8 hrs | $18,000 | $963/yr | 13.1 yrs |
| Boise 83702 | 4.8 hrs | $18,000 | $963/yr | 13.1 yrs |
| Idaho Falls 83401 | 4.7 hrs | $18,000 | $943/yr | 13.4 yrs |
| Kemmerer 83101 | 4.6 hrs | $18,000 | $923/yr | 13.7 yrs |
| Jackson 83001 | 4.5 hrs | $18,000 | $903/yr | 14 yrs |
| Lewiston 83501 | 4.3 hrs | $18,000 | $863/yr | 14.6 yrs |
| Coeur d'Alene 83814 | 4.0 hrs | $18,000 | $803/yr | 15.7 yrs |
| Moscow 83843 | 3.9 hrs | $18,000 | $783/yr | 16.1 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA