Rankings
The best states for solar, seven ways
The best state for solar depends on what you are asking. Each ranking below sorts the same measured data by one question, with the leader, the median and the method on the page.
Pick the question
Seven rankings, one dataset
Fastest payback
States where solar pays for itself fastest
No. 1: Hawaii4.7 yrs
Solar vs the utility
Where solar power is cheaper than the utility's
No. 1: Hawaii9.9¢
Most saved over 25 years
Where solar saves the most over 25 years
No. 1: Hawaii$167,217
Lowest price per watt
Where solar costs least per watt installed
No. 1: Delaware$3.18/W
Most output per panel
Where a solar panel produces the most
No. 1: New Mexico1,729 kWh
Dearest electricity
Where electricity costs most, so solar saves most
No. 1: Hawaii48.0¢
Most incentive programmes
Which states still have the most solar incentives
No. 1: Colorado24