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Solar Energy in Breckenridge, CO

Solar Energy in Breckenridge

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Breckenridge with an average of 6.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Breckenridge

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Breckenridge

The total length of the day in Breckenridge, CO today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Breckenridge, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Breckenridge, CO

Solar Energy Data in Breckenridge, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Breckenridge, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Breckenridge

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

Breckenridge has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 15% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Breckenridge that are always titled at the latitude of Breckenridge (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% less than the average monthly DNI of 4.86 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 Breckenridge

Solar Radiation Data in Breckenridge, CO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Breckenridge, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Breckenridge

Breckenridge, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Breckenridge is June with an average of 6.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 6.61 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Breckenridge (Colorado) are December with an average of 4.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by February with an average of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Breckenridge

The average monthly solar radiation level in Breckenridge, CO, of 5.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 41% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: Breckenridge vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Breckenridge

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 4:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Breckenridge

Best Months for Solar in Breckenridge

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (7.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.99 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Breckenridge

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Solar Power Output in Breckenridge

The Power of Solar in Breckenridge, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Breckenridge, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Breckenridge

Breckenridge (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6220.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Breckenridge is May with an average of 621.23 kWhac, followed by June at 611.12 kWhac and April at 600.19 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Breckenridge (Colorado) are February with an average of 399.98 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 418.88 kWhac and January at 448.8 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Breckenridge

Breckenridge Electricity Costs

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Breckenridge Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Breckenridge, CO [5]

Sat Dec 21
36°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 19°F
Max: 41°F
Calm: 4 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sun Dec 22
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Dec 23
32°F
Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 33°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
27°F
Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 31°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 79%
Wed Dec 25
34°F
Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 34°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 3%
Thu Dec 26
26°F
Light Snow
Min: 14°F
Max: 30°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about Breckenridge

About Breckenridge

The town of Breckenridge, CO in Summit County has an approximate population of 4,540. [6]

Breckenridge Solar Power

Breckenridge, CO Solar Energy

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

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