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Solar Power in 68976 (Smithfield, NE)

Solar Energy in 68976

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 68976 with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 68976

Solar panels in 68976 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 68976

The total length of the day in 68976 (Smithfield, NE) today (May 01, 2024) will be 14 hours and 1 minutes. [More]

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68976 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 68976 (Smithfield, NE)

Solar Energy Data for 68976

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 68976.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 68976

Solar Radiation Data in 68976

Based on historical 68976 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 68976. [1]

The region associated with 68976 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 15% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 68976 that are always titled at the latitude of Smithfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.51 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 68976

Solar Radiation Data in 68976

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 68976.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 68976

Solar Radiation Data in 68976

The region associated with 68976 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 68976 is July with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.38 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 68976 are December with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.11 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 68976 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 68976

The average monthly solar radiation level in 68976, of 5.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 39% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 68976 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 68976 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 68976

Sunrise / Sunset in 68976

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 01, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:35 am
    • Sunset: 8:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:1
Solar Energy Statistics for 68976

Best Months for Solar in 68976

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 68976

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 68976 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 68976

The Power of Solar in 68976

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 68976. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 68976. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 68976

Solar Radiation Data in 68976

68976 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6203.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 68976 is July with an average of 590.78 kWhac, followed by August at 587.19 kWhac and June at 576.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 68976 are December with an average of 391.48 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 422.02 kWhac and November at 434.67 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 68976 [5]

Wed May 1
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 2
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 34%
Fri May 3
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 65°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 4
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun May 5
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 6
63°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

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About 68976

The ZIP code 68976 is associated with the city of Smithfield in Gosper County in Nebraska.

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68976 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 68976, or for more solar-related resources for NE, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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