Solar: Columbus, OH
Compare Electricity has developed a solar score for Ohio to help residents and businesses determine if a solar installation is a viable and cost-effective solution. The solar score is based on a combination of many different factors. Columbus received a solar score of 30 which is slightly better than the Ohio state average of 27. Columbus receives 4-4.5 kWh of direct sunlight per square mile per day. This is slightly more than the state average of 4.2 kWh of direct sunlight per square mile per day. Also, for 80% of Columbus residents and businesses have rooftops that are large enough for a solar installation and are not obstructed from direct sunlight. For more information or a personalized solar quote, see the solar score below.
Solar Score for Columbus, OH
The Solar Score represents how good of a candidate you are for a home solar installation. We take into account a combination of factors specific to your area. Using these factors, we can determine how long it would take for a home solar installation to pay for itself. has received a solar score of . Below is a description for each area of the graph:
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- Red = “Not Viable” meaning a solar installation would not be cost-effective.
- Yellow = “Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself over time.
- Green = “Very Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself quickly and has large savings potential.
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