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Solar Energy in Commerce City, CO

Solar Energy in Commerce City

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Commerce City with an average of 6.56 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Commerce City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Commerce City

The total length of the day in Commerce City, CO today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Commerce City, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Commerce City, CO

Solar Energy Data in Commerce City, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Commerce City, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Commerce City

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

Commerce City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 21% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Commerce City that are always titled at the latitude of Commerce City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.83 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.08 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 Commerce City

Solar Radiation Data in Commerce City, CO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Commerce City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Commerce City, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Commerce City

Commerce City, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Commerce City is September with an average of 6.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.56 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Commerce City (Colorado) are December with an average of 4.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.72 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Commerce City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Commerce City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Commerce City, CO, of 5.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 50% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: Commerce City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Commerce City 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 Commerce City

Sunrise / Sunset in Commerce City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 7:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Commerce City

Best Months for Solar in Commerce City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Commerce City

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Solar Power Output in Commerce City

The Power of Solar in Commerce City, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Commerce City, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Commerce City

Commerce City (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6632.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Commerce City is March with an average of 610.58 kWhac, followed by April at 605.3 kWhac and August at 595.37 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Commerce City (Colorado) are December with an average of 450.54 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 481.15 kWhac and November at 501.7 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Commerce City

Commerce City Electricity Costs

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Commerce City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Commerce City, CO [5]

Thu Mar 28
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri Mar 29
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 61%
Sat Mar 30
56°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sun Mar 31
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 8%
Mon Apr 1
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Light Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 63%

More about Commerce City

About Commerce City

The city of Commerce City, CO in Adams County has an approximate population of 45,913. [6]

Commerce City Solar Power

Commerce City, CO Solar Energy

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

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