Solar Energy Data for Alabama
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 3 cities in Alabama. The state averages 4.48 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
Alabama near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of Alabama, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
Alabama Overview
- Cities with data
- 3
- Avg. GHI
- 4.48 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Birmingham (4.45 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in Alabama — Ranked by Solar Potential
3 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Birmingham (pop. 212,237) | 4.45 | 5.0 | 7,300 kWh | $891 | 11.8 yrs |
| #2 | Montgomery (pop. 200,603) | 4.63 | 5.2 | 7,592 kWh | $926 | 11.3 yrs |
| #3 | Huntsville (pop. 215,006) | 4.35 | 4.9 | 7,154 kWh | $873 | 12.0 yrs |
Analyze any Alabama location
These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in Alabama, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.