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Solar Energy in Smelterville, ID

Solar Energy in Smelterville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Smelterville with an average of 6.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Smelterville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Smelterville

The total length of the day in Smelterville, ID today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Smelterville, ID Solar Energy

Solar Power in Smelterville, ID

Solar Energy Data in Smelterville, ID

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Smelterville, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Smelterville

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

Smelterville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 16% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Smelterville that are always titled at the latitude of Smelterville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% less than the average monthly DNI of 4.45 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 Smelterville

Solar Radiation Data in Smelterville, ID

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Smelterville, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Smelterville

Smelterville, ID has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.3 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Smelterville is July with an average of 6.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.72 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Smelterville (Idaho) are December with an average of 1.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.04 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Smelterville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Smelterville, ID, of 4.3 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 9% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 35% 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: Smelterville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Smelterville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 4:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:6
Solar Energy Statistics for Smelterville

Best Months for Solar in Smelterville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Smelterville

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Solar Power Output in Smelterville

The Power of Solar in Smelterville, ID

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Smelterville, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Smelterville

Smelterville (ID) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4782.93 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Smelterville is July with an average of 620.27 kWhac, followed by August at 595.48 kWhac and May at 530.4 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Smelterville (Idaho) are December with an average of 196.23 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 207.22 kWhac and November at 222.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Smelterville

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Smelterville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Smelterville, ID [5]

Thu Nov 21
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 4 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 22
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 38°F
Calm: 3 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
34°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 36°F
Calm: 3 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
36°F
Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 36°F
Calm: 3 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
31°F
Light Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 34°F
Calm: 3 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Smelterville

About Smelterville

The city of Smelterville, ID in Shoshone County has an approximate population of 627. [6]

Smelterville Solar Power

Smelterville, ID Solar Energy

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

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