Best Cities for Solar in Virginia
Virginia has 17 tracked locations with an average of 4.3 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,124/year in average solar savings. The best location is Richmond (23219) with $1,160/year in savings.
17
tracked locations
4.3 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$1,124
avg annual savings
10 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Virginia
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond 23219 | 4.4 hrs | $18,000 | $1,160/yr | 10.9 yrs |
| Virginia Beach 23451 | 4.4 hrs | $18,000 | $1,160/yr | 10.9 yrs |
| Norfolk 23501 | 4.4 hrs | $18,000 | $1,160/yr | 10.9 yrs |
| Newport News 23601 | 4.4 hrs | $18,000 | $1,160/yr | 10.9 yrs |
| Chantilly 20101 | 4.3 hrs | $18,000 | $1,133/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Charlottesville 22901 | 4.3 hrs | $18,000 | $1,133/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Glen Allen 23060 | 4.3 hrs | $18,000 | $1,133/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Lynchburg 24501 | 4.3 hrs | $18,000 | $1,133/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Annandale 22003 | 4.2 hrs | $18,000 | $1,107/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| McLean 22101 | 4.2 hrs | $18,000 | $1,107/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Alexandria 22301 | 4.2 hrs | $18,000 | $1,107/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Winchester 22601 | 4.2 hrs | $18,000 | $1,107/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Harrisonburg 22801 | 4.2 hrs | $18,000 | $1,107/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Roanoke 24001 | 4.2 hrs | $18,000 | $1,107/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Hardy 24101 | 4.2 hrs | $18,000 | $1,107/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Staunton 24401 | 4.2 hrs | $18,000 | $1,107/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Bristol 24201 | 4.1 hrs | $18,000 | $1,080/yr | 11.7 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA