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Solar Energy in Waldo, KS

Solar Energy in Waldo

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Waldo with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Waldo

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Waldo

The total length of the day in Waldo, KS today (December 22, 2024) will be 9 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Waldo, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Waldo, KS

Solar Energy Data in Waldo, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Waldo, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Waldo

Based on historical Waldo, 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 Waldo. [1]

Waldo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Waldo that are always titled at the latitude of Waldo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.59 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.33 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 Waldo

Solar Radiation Data in Waldo, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Waldo, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Waldo

Waldo, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Waldo is August with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.33 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Waldo (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.35 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Waldo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Waldo, KS, of 5.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 42% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: Waldo vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Waldo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:50 am
    • Sunset: 5:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Waldo

Best Months for Solar in Waldo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Waldo

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Solar Power Output in Waldo

The Power of Solar in Waldo, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Waldo, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Waldo

Waldo (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6317.12 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Waldo is August with an average of 593.43 kWhac, followed by May at 574.47 kWhac and July at 572.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Waldo (Kansas) are December with an average of 433.22 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 443.15 kWhac and February at 452.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Waldo

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Waldo Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Waldo, KS [5]

Sun Dec 22
49°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 48%
Mon Dec 23
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Dec 24
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about Waldo

About Waldo

The city of Waldo, KS in Russell County has an approximate population of 30. [6]

Waldo Solar Power

Waldo, KS Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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