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Solar Energy in Palisade, CO

Solar Energy in Palisade

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Palisade with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Palisade

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Palisade

The total length of the day in Palisade, CO today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Palisade, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Palisade, CO

Solar Energy Data in Palisade, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Palisade, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Palisade

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

Palisade has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 22% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Palisade that are always titled at the latitude of Palisade (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.85 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.32 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 Palisade

Solar Radiation Data in Palisade, CO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Palisade, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Palisade

Palisade, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Palisade is June with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.67 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Palisade (Colorado) are December with an average of 4.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Palisade

The average monthly solar radiation level in Palisade, CO, of 5.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 49% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 12% 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: Palisade vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Palisade

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:29 am
    • Sunset: 4:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Palisade

Best Months for Solar in Palisade

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.66 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Palisade

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Solar Power Output in Palisade

The Power of Solar in Palisade, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Palisade, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Palisade

Palisade (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6565.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Palisade is May with an average of 624.48 kWhac, followed by September at 601.31 kWhac and March at 599.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Palisade (Colorado) are December with an average of 436.88 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 447.39 kWhac and February at 464.73 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Palisade

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Palisade Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Palisade, CO [5]

Wed Dec 25
45°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 38°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 67%
Thu Dec 26
40°F
Light Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
41°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
44°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 12%
Mon Dec 30
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 46%

More about Palisade

About Palisade

The town of Palisade, CO in Mesa County has an approximate population of 2,692. [6]

Palisade Solar Power

Palisade, CO Solar Energy

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

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