Solar Energy Data for Missouri
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 3 cities in Missouri. The state averages 4.25 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
Missouri near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of Missouri, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
Missouri Overview
- Cities with data
- 3
- Avg. GHI
- 4.25 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Kansas City (4.25 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in Missouri — Ranked by Solar Potential
3 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kansas City (pop. 495,329) | 4.25 | 5.0 | 7,256 kWh | $849 | 12.4 yrs |
| #2 | St. Louis (pop. 300,576) | 4.21 | 4.9 | 7,110 kWh | $832 | 12.6 yrs |
| #3 | Springfield (pop. 167,319) | 4.29 | 4.9 | 7,198 kWh | $842 | 12.5 yrs |
Analyze any Missouri location
These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in Missouri, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.