Solar Energy Data for South Carolina
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 1 cities in South Carolina. The state averages 4.58 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
South Carolina near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of South Carolina, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
South Carolina Overview
- Cities with data
- 1
- Avg. GHI
- 4.58 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Columbia (4.58 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in South Carolina — Ranked by Solar Potential
1 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Columbia (pop. 136,632) | 4.58 | 5.2 | 7,621 kWh | $998 | 10.5 yrs |
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These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in South Carolina, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.