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Solar Energy in Olsburg, KS

Solar Energy in Olsburg

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Olsburg with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Olsburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Olsburg

The total length of the day in Olsburg, KS today (April 24, 2025) will be 13 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Olsburg, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Olsburg, KS

Solar Energy Data in Olsburg, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Olsburg, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Olsburg

Based on historical Olsburg, 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 Olsburg. [1]

Olsburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Olsburg that are always titled at the latitude of Olsburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.17 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.88 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 Olsburg

Solar Radiation Data in Olsburg, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Olsburg, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Olsburg

Olsburg, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Olsburg is August with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.05 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 Olsburg (Kansas) are December with an average of 3.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.27 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Olsburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Olsburg, KS, of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Olsburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Olsburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:34 am
    • Sunset: 8:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Olsburg

Best Months for Solar in Olsburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.58 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Olsburg

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Solar Power Output in Olsburg

The Power of Solar in Olsburg, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Olsburg, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Olsburg

Olsburg (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6045.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Olsburg is August with an average of 566.09 kWhac, followed by July at 549.49 kWhac and September at 547.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Olsburg (Kansas) are December with an average of 399.52 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 434.77 kWhac and February at 435.47 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Olsburg

Olsburg Electricity Costs

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Olsburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Olsburg, KS [5]

Thu Apr 24
71°F
Very Heavy Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 25
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 26
56°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 27
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 28
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 80°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 80%
Tue Apr 29
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Olsburg

About Olsburg

The city of Olsburg, KS in Pottawatomie County has an approximate population of 219. [6]

Olsburg Solar Power

Olsburg, KS Solar Energy

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

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