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Solar Energy in Olney Springs, CO

Solar Energy in Olney Springs

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Olney Springs with an average of 6.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Olney Springs

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Olney Springs

The total length of the day in Olney Springs, CO today (November 23, 2024) will be 9 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

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Olney Springs, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Olney Springs, CO

Solar Energy Data in Olney Springs, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Olney Springs, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Olney Springs

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

Olney Springs has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 22% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Olney Springs that are always titled at the latitude of Olney Springs (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.59 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 Olney Springs

Solar Radiation Data in Olney Springs, CO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Olney Springs, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Olney Springs

Olney Springs, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Olney Springs is June with an average of 6.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.87 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Olney Springs (Colorado) are December with an average of 4.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.2 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Olney Springs

The average monthly solar radiation level in Olney Springs, CO, of 6.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 58% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 6% 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: Olney Springs vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Olney Springs

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:44 am
    • Sunset: 4:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:56
Solar Energy Statistics for Olney Springs

Best Months for Solar in Olney Springs

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.68 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Olney Springs

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Solar Power Output in Olney Springs

The Power of Solar in Olney Springs, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Olney Springs, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Olney Springs

Olney Springs (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6897.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Olney Springs is March with an average of 620.17 kWhac, followed by July at 618.5 kWhac and September at 614.77 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Olney Springs (Colorado) are December with an average of 483.97 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 507.25 kWhac and November at 516.05 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Olney Springs

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Olney Springs Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Olney Springs, CO [5]

Sat Nov 23
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Nov 24
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
40°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 67%
Tue Nov 26
49°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 66%
Wed Nov 27
36°F
Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Nov 28
36°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 9%

More about Olney Springs

About Olney Springs

The town of Olney Springs, CO in Crowley County has an approximate population of 345. [6]

Olney Springs Solar Power

Olney Springs, CO Solar Energy

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

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