Georgia is known as “The Peach State.” The abundant sunshine that helps make peaches grow is also great for generating electricity with solar energy. Here are more solar fun facts about our home state of Georgia!
Solar Energy in Georgia
- Two-thirds of Georgia receives the same amount of solar radiation as most of the state of Florida, the “Sunshine State.”
- Georgia ranks 7th in the nation for solar installations.
- Georgia generates 6.09% of the state’s electricity from the sun.
Sunny Days in Georgia (Annual Averages)
| City | Sunny Days | Partly Sunny Days | Total Days With Sun |
| Athens | 113 | 105 | 218 |
| Atlanta | 112 | 106 | 218 |
| Macon | 112 | 107 | 219 |
| Savannah | 104 | 110 | 214 |
Nearly three in five Georgia residential households use electricity for heating and almost all homes have air conditioning.
Installing a photovoltaic (PV) system on your home or business is one way to reduce your electric bill. Generous federal tax incentives and plenty of sunshine makes Georgia a great place to go solar.
Discover more solar fun facts by contacting SVE today at 678.833.5191 or email Info@SouthernViewEnergy.com to explore solar options to power your electric needs.