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Solar Energy in Carefree, AZ

Solar Energy in Carefree

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Carefree with an average of 7.25 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Carefree

Solar panels in Carefree that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Carefree

The total length of the day in Carefree, AZ today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

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Carefree, AZ Solar Energy

Solar Power in Carefree, AZ

Solar Energy Data in Carefree, AZ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Carefree, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Carefree

Based on historical Carefree, AZ data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Carefree. [1]

Carefree has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 25% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Carefree that are always titled at the latitude of Carefree (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.62 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 Carefree

Solar Radiation Data in Carefree, AZ

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Carefree, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Carefree

Carefree, AZ has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Carefree is April with an average of 7.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 7.17 kWh/m2/day and June at 7.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Carefree (Arizona) are December with an average of 5.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day and November at 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Carefree

The average monthly solar radiation level in Carefree, AZ, of 6.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 67% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 1% 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: Carefree vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Carefree 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 Carefree

Sunrise / Sunset in Carefree

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:12
Solar Energy Statistics for Carefree

Best Months for Solar in Carefree

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (7.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Carefree

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Solar Power Output in Carefree

The Power of Solar in Carefree, AZ

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Carefree, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Carefree

Carefree (AZ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7155.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Carefree is May with an average of 657.34 kWhac, followed by April at 655.85 kWhac and March at 653.33 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Carefree (Arizona) are December with an average of 514.27 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 543.73 kWhac and February at 550.4 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Carefree

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Carefree Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Carefree, AZ [5]

Thu Apr 18
81°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Apr 19
82°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 45%
Sat Apr 20
80°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Apr 21
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 88°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
83°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 69°F
Max: 87°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 23
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Carefree

About Carefree

The town of Carefree, AZ in Maricopa County has an approximate population of 3,363. [6]

Carefree Solar Power

Carefree, AZ Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Carefree, AZ, or for more solar-related resources for Carefree, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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