Solar Energy Data for District of Columbia
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 1 cities in District of Columbia. The state averages 5.0 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
District of Columbia near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of District of Columbia, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
District of Columbia Overview
- Cities with data
- 1
- Avg. GHI
- 5.0 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Washington (5.0 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in District of Columbia — Ranked by Solar Potential
1 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Washington (pop. 689,545) | 5.0 | 5.8 | 8,468 kWh | $1,279 | 8.2 yrs |
Analyze any District of Columbia location
These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in District of Columbia, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.