Best Cities for Solar in Ohio
Ohio has 13 tracked locations with an average of 3.8 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,034/year in average solar savings. The best location is Cincinnati (45201) with $1,068/year in savings.
13
tracked locations
3.8 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$1,034
avg annual savings
10.2 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Ohio
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati 45201 | 3.9 hrs | $18,600 | $1,068/yr | 12.2 yrs |
| Dayton 45401 | 3.9 hrs | $18,600 | $1,068/yr | 12.2 yrs |
| Chillicothe 45601 | 3.9 hrs | $18,600 | $1,068/yr | 12.2 yrs |
| Amelia 45001 | 3.9 hrs | $18,600 | $1,068/yr | 12.2 yrs |
| Alexandria 43001 | 3.8 hrs | $18,600 | $1,040/yr | 12.6 yrs |
| Columbus 43201 | 3.8 hrs | $18,600 | $1,040/yr | 12.6 yrs |
| Lima 45801 | 3.8 hrs | $18,600 | $1,040/yr | 12.6 yrs |
| Akron 44301 | 3.7 hrs | $18,600 | $1,013/yr | 12.9 yrs |
| Alliance 44601 | 3.7 hrs | $18,600 | $1,013/yr | 12.9 yrs |
| Archbold 43501 | 3.7 hrs | $18,600 | $1,013/yr | 12.9 yrs |
| Toledo 43601 | 3.7 hrs | $18,600 | $1,013/yr | 12.9 yrs |
| Bucyrus 44801 | 3.7 hrs | $18,600 | $1,013/yr | 12.9 yrs |
| Cleveland 44101 | 3.6 hrs | $18,600 | $986/yr | 13.3 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA