Solar Energy Data for Colorado
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 1 cities in Colorado. The state averages 5.0 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
Colorado near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of Colorado, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
Colorado Overview
- Cities with data
- 1
- Avg. GHI
- 5.0 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Denver (5.0 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in Colorado — Ranked by Solar Potential
1 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Denver (pop. 715,522) | 5.0 | 5.8 | 8,468 kWh | $1,109 | 9.5 yrs |
Analyze any Colorado location
These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in Colorado, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.