Based on historical Littleton, CO data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Littleton.[1]
Littleton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 21% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Littleton that are always titled at the latitude of Littleton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.52 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.7 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 Littleton
Solar Radiation Data in Littleton, CO
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Littleton.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Littleton, CO
Littleton, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Littleton is September with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.17 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Littleton (Colorado) are January with an average of 4.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.76 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: Littleton vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Littleton
The average monthly solar radiation level in Littleton, CO, of 5.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 44% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: Littleton vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Littleton 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Littleton, CO at this current time.
Solar Power Output in Littleton
The Power of Solar in Littleton, CO
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Littleton (co). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Littleton. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Littleton, CO
Littleton (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6420.07 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in Littleton is March with an average of 602.97 kWhac, followed by September at 568.14 kWhac and April at 560.53 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Littleton (Colorado) are January with an average of 471.84 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 482.01 kWhac and December at 486.73 kWhac. [2]
Cost of Utilities in Littleton
Littleton Electricity Costs
Sorry, Littleton residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.
Please check back later.
Solar Power Poll: Littleton
Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Littleton, is solar power a good choice for residents of this city?
Littleton Natural Gas Costs
Sorry, Colorado residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.
The city of Littleton, CO in Arapahoe County has an approximate population of 41,737. [6]
Littleton, CO Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Littleton, CO, or for more solar-related resources for Littleton, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.