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Solar Energy in Penalosa, KS

Solar Energy in Penalosa

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Penalosa with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Penalosa

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Penalosa

The total length of the day in Penalosa, KS today (December 22, 2024) will be 9 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Penalosa, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Penalosa, KS

Solar Energy Data in Penalosa, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Penalosa, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Penalosa

Based on historical Penalosa, 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 Penalosa. [1]

Penalosa has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Penalosa that are always titled at the latitude of Penalosa (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.68 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.39 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 Penalosa

Solar Radiation Data in Penalosa, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Penalosa, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Penalosa

Penalosa, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Penalosa is July with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.35 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Penalosa (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.79 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Penalosa

The average monthly solar radiation level in Penalosa, KS, of 5.7 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: Penalosa vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Penalosa

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:44 am
    • Sunset: 5:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Penalosa

Best Months for Solar in Penalosa

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Penalosa

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Solar Power Output in Penalosa

The Power of Solar in Penalosa, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Penalosa, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Penalosa

Penalosa (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6412.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Penalosa is July with an average of 583.46 kWhac, followed by April at 568.62 kWhac and August at 567.35 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Penalosa (Kansas) are December with an average of 436.56 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 474.52 kWhac and January at 486.11 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Penalosa

Penalosa Electricity Costs

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Penalosa Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Penalosa, KS [5]

Sun Dec 22
49°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 38%
Mon Dec 23
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 82%
Fri Dec 27
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Penalosa

About Penalosa

The city of Penalosa, KS in Kingman County has an approximate population of 17. [6]

Penalosa Solar Power

Penalosa, KS Solar Energy

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

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