Solar Panels by State — All 50 US States (2026)

Every state has different electricity rates, sun hours and solar incentives. Click your state for costs, savings estimates and local incentive details.

Data updated May 2026 · Source: EIA electricity rates, NREL sun hours

6.5 hrs · 13.2¢/kWh

~$2,505/yr savings

6.4 hrs · 14.4¢/kWh

~$2,421/yr savings

6.2 hrs · 14.4¢/kWh

~$2,346/yr savings

6 hrs · 40.8¢/kWh

~$4,288/yr savings

5.8 hrs · 29.4¢/kWh

~$3,485/yr savings

5.8 hrs · 11.2¢/kWh

~$1,707/yr savings

5.7 hrs · 13.5¢/kWh

~$2,022/yr savings

5.6 hrs · 13.8¢/kWh

~$2,256/yr savings

5.5 hrs · 14.2¢/kWh

~$1,824/yr savings

5.4 hrs · 11.4¢/kWh

~$1,617/yr savings

5.3 hrs · 13.4¢/kWh

~$1,659/yr savings

5.3 hrs · 11.5¢/kWh

~$1,601/yr savings

5.3 hrs · 13.5¢/kWh

~$1,880/yr savings

5.2 hrs · 13¢/kWh

~$1,776/yr savings

5.2 hrs · 12.2¢/kWh

~$1,667/yr savings

5.2 hrs · 12.8¢/kWh

~$1,749/yr savings

5 hrs · 11.9¢/kWh

~$1,389/yr savings

5 hrs · 11¢/kWh

~$1,284/yr savings

5 hrs · 13.2¢/kWh

~$1,734/yr savings

5 hrs · 12.2¢/kWh

~$1,603/yr savings

5 hrs · 11.5¢/kWh

~$1,343/yr savings

4.8 hrs · 12.7¢/kWh

~$1,602/yr savings

4.8 hrs · 12.5¢/kWh

~$1,401/yr savings

4.8 hrs · 11.4¢/kWh

~$1,438/yr savings

4.8 hrs · 11.9¢/kWh

~$1,334/yr savings

4.7 hrs · 13.9¢/kWh

~$1,716/yr savings

4.6 hrs · 11.4¢/kWh

~$1,378/yr savings

4.5 hrs · 14.8¢/kWh

~$1,555/yr savings

4.5 hrs · 14¢/kWh

~$1,655/yr savings

4.5 hrs · 11.9¢/kWh

~$1,407/yr savings

4.5 hrs · 15.2¢/kWh

~$1,597/yr savings

4.5 hrs · 14.8¢/kWh

~$1,750/yr savings

4.5 hrs · 10.9¢/kWh

~$1,145/yr savings

4.5 hrs · 12.6¢/kWh

~$1,324/yr savings

4.4 hrs · 15.6¢/kWh

~$1,803/yr savings

4.4 hrs · 17.6¢/kWh

~$1,808/yr savings

4.3 hrs · 22¢/kWh

~$2,209/yr savings

4.3 hrs · 22.4¢/kWh

~$2,250/yr savings

4.3 hrs · 14.6¢/kWh

~$1,649/yr savings

4.3 hrs · 24.6¢/kWh

~$2,162/yr savings

4.3 hrs · 17.1¢/kWh

~$1,717/yr savings

4.2 hrs · 24.8¢/kWh

~$2,433/yr savings

4.2 hrs · 24.5¢/kWh

~$2,403/yr savings

4.2 hrs · 21.9¢/kWh

~$2,148/yr savings

4.2 hrs · 16.8¢/kWh

~$1,854/yr savings

4.2 hrs · 12.4¢/kWh

~$1,216/yr savings

4.1 hrs · 17.8¢/kWh

~$1,917/yr savings

4.1 hrs · 20.4¢/kWh

~$1,953/yr savings

4 hrs · 10.8¢/kWh

~$1,009/yr savings

3.1 hrs · 23.4¢/kWh

~$1,482/yr savings

Which states are best for solar in 2026?

The best states for solar combine high electricity rates with abundant sunshine. Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey consistently offer the fastest payback periods due to high electricity costs. Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico offer excellent sun hours, making them strong candidates even with moderate electricity rates.

All US homeowners qualify for the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) regardless of state, which dramatically reduces the net cost of going solar. Use our Solar Savings Calculator to get a personalised estimate based on your electricity bill and location.