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Solar Energy in Valley Springs, AR

Solar Energy in Valley Springs

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Valley Springs with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Valley Springs

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Valley Springs

The total length of the day in Valley Springs, AR today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Valley Springs, AR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Valley Springs, AR

Solar Energy Data in Valley Springs, AR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Valley Springs, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Valley Springs

Based on historical Valley Springs, 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 Valley Springs. [1]

Valley Springs has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Valley Springs that are always titled at the latitude of Valley Springs (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.51 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 Valley Springs

Solar Radiation Data in Valley Springs, AR

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Valley Springs.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Valley Springs, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Valley Springs

Valley Springs, 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 Valley Springs is August with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Valley Springs (Arkansas) are December with an average of 3.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.21 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Valley Springs vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Valley Springs

The average monthly solar radiation level in Valley Springs, 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: Valley Springs vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Valley Springs 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 Valley Springs

Sunrise / Sunset in Valley Springs

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 7:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Valley Springs

Best Months for Solar in Valley Springs

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Valley Springs

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Solar Power Output in Valley Springs

The Power of Solar in Valley Springs, AR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Valley Springs, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Valley Springs

Valley Springs (AR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5670.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Valley Springs is August with an average of 543.66 kWhac, followed by September at 519.76 kWhac and June at 510.49 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Valley Springs (Arkansas) are December with an average of 384.96 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 401.17 kWhac and January at 410.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Valley Springs

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Valley Springs Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Valley Springs, AR [5]

Fri Mar 29
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Mar 30
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Apr 3
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Valley Springs

About Valley Springs

The town of Valley Springs, AR in Boone County has an approximate population of 183. [6]

Valley Springs Solar Power

Valley Springs, AR Solar Energy

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

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