Best Cities for Solar in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 14 tracked locations with an average of 3.8 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,187/year in average solar savings. The best location is Madison (53701) with $1,220/year in savings.
14
tracked locations
3.8 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$1,187
avg annual savings
9.5 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Wisconsin
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison 53701 | 3.9 hrs | $19,200 | $1,220/yr | 11 yrs |
| Edgerton 53501 | 3.9 hrs | $19,200 | $1,220/yr | 11 yrs |
| Afton 55001 | 3.9 hrs | $19,200 | $1,220/yr | 11 yrs |
| Adell 53001 | 3.8 hrs | $19,200 | $1,189/yr | 11.3 yrs |
| Milwaukee 53201 | 3.8 hrs | $19,200 | $1,189/yr | 11.3 yrs |
| Racine 53401 | 3.8 hrs | $19,200 | $1,189/yr | 11.3 yrs |
| Portage 53901 | 3.8 hrs | $19,200 | $1,189/yr | 11.3 yrs |
| La Crosse 54601 | 3.8 hrs | $19,200 | $1,189/yr | 11.3 yrs |
| Burlington 53101 | 3.8 hrs | $19,200 | $1,189/yr | 11.3 yrs |
| Oshkosh 54901 | 3.8 hrs | $19,200 | $1,189/yr | 11.3 yrs |
| Green Bay 54301 | 3.7 hrs | $19,200 | $1,158/yr | 11.6 yrs |
| Wausau 54401 | 3.7 hrs | $19,200 | $1,158/yr | 11.6 yrs |
| Abrams 54101 | 3.7 hrs | $19,200 | $1,158/yr | 11.6 yrs |
| Algoma 54201 | 3.7 hrs | $19,200 | $1,158/yr | 11.6 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA