Best Cities for Solar in North Carolina
North Carolina has 15 tracked locations with an average of 4.6 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,177/year in average solar savings. The best location is Wilmington (28401) with $1,217/year in savings.
15
tracked locations
4.6 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$1,177
avg annual savings
9.8 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in North Carolina
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington 28401 | 4.8 hrs | $17,100 | $1,217/yr | 9.9 yrs |
| Sanford 27501 | 4.7 hrs | $17,100 | $1,192/yr | 10.1 yrs |
| Albemarle 28001 | 4.7 hrs | $17,100 | $1,192/yr | 10.1 yrs |
| Charlotte 28201 | 4.7 hrs | $17,100 | $1,192/yr | 10.1 yrs |
| Rocky Mount 27801 | 4.7 hrs | $17,100 | $1,192/yr | 10.1 yrs |
| Elizabeth City 27901 | 4.7 hrs | $17,100 | $1,192/yr | 10.1 yrs |
| Fayetteville 28301 | 4.7 hrs | $17,100 | $1,192/yr | 10.1 yrs |
| Kinston 28501 | 4.7 hrs | $17,100 | $1,192/yr | 10.1 yrs |
| Winston-Salem 27101 | 4.6 hrs | $17,100 | $1,166/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Chapel Hill 27201 | 4.6 hrs | $17,100 | $1,166/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Greensboro 27401 | 4.6 hrs | $17,100 | $1,166/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Raleigh 27601 | 4.6 hrs | $17,100 | $1,166/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Durham 27701 | 4.6 hrs | $17,100 | $1,166/yr | 10.3 yrs |
| Hickory 28601 | 4.5 hrs | $17,100 | $1,141/yr | 10.4 yrs |
| Asheville 28801 | 4.4 hrs | $17,100 | $1,116/yr | 10.8 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA