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Solar Energy in San Luis, CO

Solar Energy in San Luis

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in San Luis with an average of 6.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in San Luis

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

Sunrise & Sunset in San Luis

The total length of the day in San Luis, CO today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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San Luis, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in San Luis, CO

Solar Energy Data in San Luis, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for San Luis, CO

Solar Radiation Data in San Luis

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

San Luis has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 29% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in San Luis that are always titled at the latitude of San Luis (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.29 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.43 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 San Luis

Solar Radiation Data in San Luis, CO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in San Luis.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for San Luis, CO

Solar Radiation Data in San Luis

San Luis, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in San Luis is September with an average of 6.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.86 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in San Luis (Colorado) are December with an average of 5.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: San Luis vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in San Luis

The average monthly solar radiation level in San Luis, CO, of 6.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 63% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 3% 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: San Luis vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average San Luis 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 San Luis

Sunrise / Sunset in San Luis

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for San Luis

Best Months for Solar in San Luis

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: September (6.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.75 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in San Luis

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Solar Power Output in San Luis

The Power of Solar in San Luis, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for San Luis, CO

Solar Radiation Data in San Luis

San Luis (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7239.79 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in San Luis is March with an average of 669.51 kWhac, followed by April at 643.86 kWhac and October at 640.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in San Luis (Colorado) are February with an average of 553.19 kWhac, followed by July with an average of 563.96 kWhac and December at 570.54 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in San Luis

San Luis Electricity Costs

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San Luis Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for San Luis, CO [5]

Thu Mar 28
44°F
Few Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 13%
Fri Mar 29
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 48°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Mar 30
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 52°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sun Mar 31
48°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 14%
Mon Apr 1
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 92%
Tue Apr 2
36°F
Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about San Luis

About San Luis

The town of San Luis, CO in Costilla County has an approximate population of 629. [6]

San Luis Solar Power

San Luis, CO Solar Energy

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

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