Best Cities for Solar in Michigan
Michigan has 13 tracked locations with an average of 3.5 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,231/year in average solar savings. The best location is Algonac (48001) with $1,253/year in savings.
13
tracked locations
3.5 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$1,231
avg annual savings
9.5 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Michigan
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonac 48001 | 3.6 hrs | $19,200 | $1,253/yr | 10.8 yrs |
| Ann Arbor 48104 | 3.6 hrs | $19,200 | $1,253/yr | 10.8 yrs |
| Detroit 48201 | 3.6 hrs | $19,200 | $1,253/yr | 10.8 yrs |
| Bloomfield Hills 48301 | 3.6 hrs | $19,200 | $1,253/yr | 10.8 yrs |
| Kalamazoo 49001 | 3.6 hrs | $19,200 | $1,253/yr | 10.8 yrs |
| Jackson 49201 | 3.6 hrs | $19,200 | $1,253/yr | 10.8 yrs |
| Saginaw 48601 | 3.5 hrs | $19,200 | $1,218/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Grand Rapids 49501 | 3.5 hrs | $19,200 | $1,218/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Akron 48701 | 3.5 hrs | $19,200 | $1,218/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Alma 48801 | 3.5 hrs | $19,200 | $1,218/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Lansing 48901 | 3.5 hrs | $19,200 | $1,218/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Ada 49301 | 3.5 hrs | $19,200 | $1,218/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Iron Mountain 49801 | 3.4 hrs | $19,200 | $1,183/yr | 11.4 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA