Solar: Lancaster, PA
Compare Electricity has developed a solar score for Lancaster 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. Lancaster received a solar score of 21 which is slightly lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 24. Located in southeastern PA, Lancaster doesn't receive as much direct sunlight as cities in western PA. Also, only 62% of Lancaster homes and businesses are viable for solar energy. In order to be viable, a building must have a rooftop capable of holding a 2 kW solar panel and be unobstructed from direct sunlight. The PA state average is 70% solar viability. For more information or to get a solar quote, see the solar score below.
Solar Score for Lancaster, PA
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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