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Solar Energy in Basalt, ID

Solar Energy in Basalt

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Basalt with an average of 7.23 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Basalt

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Basalt

The total length of the day in Basalt, ID today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

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Basalt, ID Solar Energy

Solar Power in Basalt, ID

Solar Energy Data in Basalt, ID

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Basalt, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Basalt

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

Basalt has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Basalt that are always titled at the latitude of Basalt (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.44 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.46 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 Basalt

Solar Radiation Data in Basalt, ID

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Basalt, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Basalt

Basalt, ID has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Basalt is July with an average of 7.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.99 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Basalt (Idaho) are December with an average of 2.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.62 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Basalt

The average monthly solar radiation level in Basalt, ID, of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Basalt vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Basalt

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:58 am
    • Sunset: 5:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:2
Solar Energy Statistics for Basalt

Best Months for Solar in Basalt

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.74 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Basalt

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Solar Power Output in Basalt

The Power of Solar in Basalt, ID

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Basalt, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Basalt

Basalt (ID) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5947.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Basalt is July with an average of 658.25 kWhac, followed by August at 646.92 kWhac and June at 626.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Basalt (Idaho) are December with an average of 257.86 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 268.62 kWhac and February at 317.1 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Basalt

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Basalt Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Basalt, ID [5]

Thu Dec 26
34°F
Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 35°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
32°F
Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 33°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 36°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
27°F
Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 31°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Dec 31
21°F
Light Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 24°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Basalt

About Basalt

The city of Basalt, ID in Bingham County has an approximate population of 394. [6]

Basalt Solar Power

Basalt, ID Solar Energy

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

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