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Solar Energy in Belle Plaine, KS

Solar Energy in Belle Plaine

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Belle Plaine with an average of 6.36 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Belle Plaine

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Belle Plaine

The total length of the day in Belle Plaine, KS today (April 16, 2024) will be 13 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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Belle Plaine, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Belle Plaine, KS

Solar Energy Data in Belle Plaine, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Belle Plaine, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Belle Plaine

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

Belle Plaine has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Belle Plaine that are always titled at the latitude of Belle Plaine (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.08 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 Belle Plaine

Solar Radiation Data in Belle Plaine, KS

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Belle Plaine.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Belle Plaine, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Belle Plaine

Belle Plaine, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Belle Plaine is August with an average of 6.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.21 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Belle Plaine (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.75 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Belle Plaine vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Belle Plaine

The average monthly solar radiation level in Belle Plaine, KS, of 5.51 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: Belle Plaine vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine

Sunrise / Sunset in Belle Plaine

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:14
Solar Energy Statistics for Belle Plaine

Best Months for Solar in Belle Plaine

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.9 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Belle Plaine

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Solar Power Output in Belle Plaine

The Power of Solar in Belle Plaine, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Belle Plaine, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Belle Plaine

Belle Plaine (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6227.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Belle Plaine is August with an average of 579.15 kWhac, followed by September at 561 kWhac and July at 556.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Belle Plaine (Kansas) are December with an average of 423.99 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 460.48 kWhac and January at 484.54 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Belle Plaine

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Belle Plaine Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Belle Plaine, KS [5]

Tue Apr 16
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 17
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Apr 18
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 83%
Fri Apr 19
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 88%
Sat Apr 20
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Belle Plaine

About Belle Plaine

The city of Belle Plaine, KS in Sumner County has an approximate population of 1,681. [6]

Belle Plaine Solar Power

Belle Plaine, KS Solar Energy

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

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