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Solar Energy in Carlton, KS

Solar Energy in Carlton

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Carlton with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Carlton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Carlton

The total length of the day in Carlton, KS today (December 22, 2024) will be 9 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Carlton, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Carlton, KS

Solar Energy Data in Carlton, KS

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Carlton, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Carlton

Based on historical Carlton, 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 Carlton. [1]

Carlton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Carlton that are always titled at the latitude of Carlton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.05 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 Carlton

Solar Radiation Data in Carlton, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Carlton, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Carlton

Carlton, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Carlton is August with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Carlton (Kansas) are December with an average of 3.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Carlton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Carlton, KS, of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Carlton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Carlton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:42 am
    • Sunset: 5:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Carlton

Best Months for Solar in Carlton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.74 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Carlton

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Solar Power Output in Carlton

The Power of Solar in Carlton, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Carlton, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Carlton

Carlton (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6145.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Carlton is August with an average of 580.05 kWhac, followed by July at 556.52 kWhac and June at 547.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Carlton (Kansas) are December with an average of 405.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 457.21 kWhac and November at 465.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Carlton

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Carlton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Carlton, KS [5]

Sun Dec 22
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 41%
Mon Dec 23
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Carlton

About Carlton

The city of Carlton, KS in Dickinson County has an approximate population of 42. [6]

Carlton Solar Power

Carlton, KS Solar Energy

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

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