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Solar Energy in Trinidad, CO

Solar Energy in Trinidad

The month of March has the highest historical solar radition values in Trinidad with an average of 6.71 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Trinidad

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Trinidad

The total length of the day in Trinidad, CO today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Trinidad, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Trinidad, CO

Solar Energy Data in Trinidad, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Trinidad, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Trinidad

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

Trinidad has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 25% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Trinidad that are always titled at the latitude of Trinidad (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.2 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.16 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.91 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 Trinidad

Solar Radiation Data in Trinidad, CO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Trinidad, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Trinidad

Trinidad, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Trinidad is March with an average of 6.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.64 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Trinidad (Colorado) are December with an average of 5.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Trinidad

The average monthly solar radiation level in Trinidad, CO, of 6.2 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: Trinidad vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Trinidad

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:06 am
    • Sunset: 4:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Trinidad

Best Months for Solar in Trinidad

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (6.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: September (6.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (7.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Trinidad

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Solar Power Output in Trinidad

The Power of Solar in Trinidad, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Trinidad, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Trinidad

Trinidad (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7019.47 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Trinidad is March with an average of 648.38 kWhac, followed by May at 630.07 kWhac and April at 606.19 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Trinidad (Colorado) are December with an average of 532.48 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 553.34 kWhac and November at 562.63 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Trinidad

Trinidad Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Trinidad, CO [5]

Sat Dec 21
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Dec 22
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 6%
Wed Dec 25
55°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 28%
Thu Dec 26
36°F
Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 87%

More about Trinidad

About Trinidad

The city of Trinidad, CO in Las Animas County has an approximate population of 9,096. [6]

Trinidad Solar Power

Trinidad, CO Solar Energy

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

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