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Solar Energy in Palco, KS

Solar Energy in Palco

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Palco with an average of 6.65 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Palco

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Palco

The total length of the day in Palco, KS today (December 22, 2024) will be 9 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Palco, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Palco, KS

Solar Energy Data in Palco, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Palco, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Palco

Based on historical Palco, 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 Palco. [1]

Palco has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 15% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Palco that are always titled at the latitude of Palco (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.66 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.5 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 Palco

Solar Radiation Data in Palco, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Palco, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Palco

Palco, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Palco is August with an average of 6.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.58 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Palco (Kansas) are December with an average of 3.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.51 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Palco

The average monthly solar radiation level in Palco, KS, of 5.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: Palco vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Palco

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:53 am
    • Sunset: 5:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Palco

Best Months for Solar in Palco

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.06 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Palco

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Solar Power Output in Palco

The Power of Solar in Palco, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Palco, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Palco

Palco (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6439.54 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Palco is August with an average of 610.65 kWhac, followed by July at 593.8 kWhac and June at 591.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Palco (Kansas) are December with an average of 404.78 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 457.31 kWhac and January at 461.28 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Palco

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Weather Forecast for Palco, KS [5]

Sun Dec 22
49°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 43%
Mon Dec 23
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
48°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 81%
Wed Dec 25
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 91%

More about Palco

About Palco

The city of Palco, KS in Rooks County has an approximate population of 277. [6]

Palco Solar Power

Palco, KS Solar Energy

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

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