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Solar Energy in Ratcliff, AR

Solar Energy in Ratcliff

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Ratcliff with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ratcliff

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ratcliff

The total length of the day in Ratcliff, AR today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Ratcliff, AR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ratcliff, AR

Solar Energy Data in Ratcliff, AR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ratcliff, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Ratcliff

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

Ratcliff has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ratcliff that are always titled at the latitude of Ratcliff (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.62 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 Ratcliff

Solar Radiation Data in Ratcliff, AR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ratcliff, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Ratcliff

Ratcliff, AR has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ratcliff is August with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ratcliff (Arkansas) are December with an average of 4.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.31 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ratcliff

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ratcliff, AR, of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Ratcliff vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ratcliff

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:30 am
    • Sunset: 7:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Ratcliff

Best Months for Solar in Ratcliff

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.55 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ratcliff

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Solar Power Output in Ratcliff

The Power of Solar in Ratcliff, AR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ratcliff, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Ratcliff

Ratcliff (AR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5644.34 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ratcliff is August with an average of 532.03 kWhac, followed by July at 520.13 kWhac and June at 517.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ratcliff (Arkansas) are February with an average of 391.02 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 393 kWhac and January at 419.99 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ratcliff

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Ratcliff Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ratcliff, AR [5]

Tue Apr 23
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 10%
Wed Apr 24
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 25
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 26
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Apr 28
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 92%

More about Ratcliff

About Ratcliff

The city of Ratcliff, AR in Logan County has an approximate population of 202. [6]

Ratcliff Solar Power

Ratcliff, AR Solar Energy

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