Solar Energy Data for Louisiana
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 3 cities in Louisiana. The state averages 4.61 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
Louisiana near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of Louisiana, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
Louisiana Overview
- Cities with data
- 3
- Avg. GHI
- 4.61 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- New Orleans (4.64 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in Louisiana — Ranked by Solar Potential
3 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Orleans (pop. 390,144) | 4.64 | 5.1 | 7,475 kWh | $777 | 13.5 yrs |
| #2 | Baton Rouge (pop. 220,236) | 4.65 | 5.1 | 7,504 kWh | $780 | 13.5 yrs |
| #3 | Shreveport (pop. 187,593) | 4.54 | 5.0 | 7,373 kWh | $767 | 13.7 yrs |
Analyze any Louisiana location
These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in Louisiana, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.