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Solar Energy in Minidoka, ID

Solar Energy in Minidoka

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Minidoka with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Minidoka

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Minidoka

The total length of the day in Minidoka, ID today (December 22, 2024) will be 9 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Minidoka, ID Solar Energy

Solar Power in Minidoka, ID

Solar Energy Data in Minidoka, ID

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Minidoka, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Minidoka

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

Minidoka has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 23% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Minidoka that are always titled at the latitude of Minidoka (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.55 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.69 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.09 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 Minidoka

Solar Radiation Data in Minidoka, ID

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Minidoka, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Minidoka

Minidoka, ID has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Minidoka is July with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.98 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Minidoka (Idaho) are December with an average of 2.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.42 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Minidoka

The average monthly solar radiation level in Minidoka, ID, of 5.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 40% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% 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: Minidoka vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Minidoka

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:00 am
    • Sunset: 5:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Minidoka

Best Months for Solar in Minidoka

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Minidoka

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Solar Power Output in Minidoka

The Power of Solar in Minidoka, ID

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Minidoka, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Minidoka

Minidoka (ID) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6252.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Minidoka is July with an average of 650.37 kWhac, followed by May at 636.22 kWhac and August at 635.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Minidoka (Idaho) are December with an average of 302.33 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 358.41 kWhac and February at 378.93 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Minidoka

Minidoka Electricity Costs

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Minidoka Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Minidoka, ID [5]

Sun Dec 22
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 23
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 46%
Tue Dec 24
35°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
32°F
Light Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 35°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
30°F
Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
31°F
Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 92%

More about Minidoka

About Minidoka

The city of Minidoka, ID in Minidoka County has an approximate population of 112. [6]

Minidoka Solar Power

Minidoka, ID Solar Energy

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

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