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Solar Energy in Galesburg, KS

Solar Energy in Galesburg

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Galesburg with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Galesburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Galesburg

The total length of the day in Galesburg, KS today (April 29, 2024) will be 13 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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Galesburg, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Galesburg, KS

Solar Energy Data in Galesburg, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Galesburg, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Galesburg

Based on historical Galesburg, 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 Galesburg. [1]

Galesburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Galesburg that are always titled at the latitude of Galesburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.05 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.69 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 Galesburg

Solar Radiation Data in Galesburg, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Galesburg, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Galesburg

Galesburg, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Galesburg is July with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Galesburg (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Galesburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Galesburg, KS, of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: Galesburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Galesburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:26 am
    • Sunset: 8:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:45
Solar Energy Statistics for Galesburg

Best Months for Solar in Galesburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Galesburg

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Solar Power Output in Galesburg

The Power of Solar in Galesburg, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Galesburg, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Galesburg

Galesburg (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6028.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Galesburg is July with an average of 570.19 kWhac, followed by September at 545.02 kWhac and August at 543.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Galesburg (Kansas) are December with an average of 418.17 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 431.9 kWhac and February at 456.4 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Galesburg

Galesburg Electricity Costs

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Galesburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Galesburg, KS [5]

Mon Apr 29
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 30
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 13%
Wed May 1
79°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 36%
Thu May 2
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 73°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat May 4
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Galesburg

About Galesburg

The city of Galesburg, KS in Neosho County has an approximate population of 126. [6]

Galesburg Solar Power

Galesburg, KS Solar Energy

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

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