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Solar Energy in Fruita, CO

Solar Energy in Fruita

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Fruita with an average of 7.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fruita

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fruita

The total length of the day in Fruita, CO today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Fruita, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fruita, CO

Solar Energy Data in Fruita, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fruita, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Fruita

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

Fruita has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 23% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fruita that are always titled at the latitude of Fruita (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.93 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.46 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 Fruita

Solar Radiation Data in Fruita, CO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fruita, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Fruita

Fruita, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fruita is June with an average of 7.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.75 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fruita (Colorado) are December with an average of 4.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fruita

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fruita, CO, of 6.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 53% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 9% 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: Fruita vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fruita

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Fruita

Best Months for Solar in Fruita

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (7.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.77 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fruita

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Solar Power Output in Fruita

The Power of Solar in Fruita, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fruita, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Fruita

Fruita (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6785.09 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fruita is May with an average of 642.88 kWhac, followed by April at 632 kWhac and June at 622.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fruita (Colorado) are December with an average of 418.25 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 458.68 kWhac and February at 489.18 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fruita

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Fruita Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fruita, CO [5]

Fri Mar 29
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 52°F
High wind, near gale: 34 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Apr 3
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Fruita

About Fruita

The city of Fruita, CO in Mesa County has an approximate population of 12,646. [6]

Fruita Solar Power

Fruita, CO Solar Energy

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

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