Peak sun hours in Georgia (2026)
Georgia averages 5 peak sun hours per day — 6% above the US average of 4.7. In practical terms, every 1 kW of solar there produces about 1,460 kWh of electricity a year.
Peak sun hours/day
5
Annual kWh per kW
1,460
vs US average
+6%
What this means for your system
To produce a given amount of electricity, you need fewer panels where there are more peak sun hours. At 5 hours, a typical home in Georgia needs a system sized to its usage and local sun — see exact numbers on the Georgia solar cost page or work it out with our sizing guide.
Peak sun hours by city in Georgia
Sunlight varies within Georgia. Here are city-level figures from multi-year irradiance data.
Peak sun hours in Georgia: FAQ
How many peak sun hours does Georgia get?
Georgia averages about 5 peak sun hours per day — 6% above the US average. That works out to roughly 1,460 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW of solar installed.
Is Georgia good for solar based on sunlight?
Sunlight is only part of the picture. Georgia's 5 peak sun hours help production, but your electricity rate and incentives matter just as much. See the full economics on our Georgia solar cost page.