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Solar Power in 66601 (Topeka, KS)

Solar Energy in 66601

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 66601 with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 66601

Solar panels in 66601 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 66601

The total length of the day in 66601 (Topeka, KS) today (November 14, 2024) will be 10 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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66601 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 66601 (Topeka, KS)

Solar Energy Data for 66601

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 66601.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 66601

Solar Radiation Data in 66601

Based on historical 66601 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 66601. [1]

The region associated with 66601 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 66601 that are always titled at the latitude of Topeka (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.31 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.71 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 66601

Solar Radiation Data in 66601

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 66601.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 66601

Solar Radiation Data in 66601

The region associated with 66601 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 66601 is July with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 66601 are December with an average of 3.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 66601 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 66601

The average monthly solar radiation level in 66601, of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% 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: 66601 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 66601 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 66601

Sunrise / Sunset in 66601

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 5:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:6
Solar Energy Statistics for 66601

Best Months for Solar in 66601

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 66601

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 66601 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 66601

The Power of Solar in 66601

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 66601. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 66601. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 66601

Solar Radiation Data in 66601

66601 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5971.92 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 66601 is July with an average of 574.46 kWhac, followed by August at 567.59 kWhac and June at 551.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 66601 are December with an average of 389.96 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 405.96 kWhac and January at 430.11 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 66601 [5]

Thu Nov 14
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 15
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 16
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 17
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Nov 18
61°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 19
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 55°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about 66601

About 66601

The ZIP code 66601 is associated with the city of Topeka in Shawnee County in Kansas.

66601 Solar Power

66601 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 66601, or for more solar-related resources for KS, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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