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Solar Energy in Wilder, KY

Solar Energy in Wilder

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Wilder with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wilder

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wilder

The total length of the day in Wilder, KY today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Wilder, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wilder, KY

Solar Energy Data in Wilder, KY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wilder, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Wilder

Based on historical Wilder, KY data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Wilder. [1]

Wilder has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wilder that are always titled at the latitude of Wilder (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 Wilder

Solar Radiation Data in Wilder, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wilder, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Wilder

Wilder, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wilder is August with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wilder (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Wilder

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wilder, KY, of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Wilder vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wilder

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:52 am
    • Sunset: 5:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Wilder

Best Months for Solar in Wilder

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wilder

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Solar Power Output in Wilder

The Power of Solar in Wilder, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wilder, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Wilder

Wilder (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5247.93 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wilder is August with an average of 519.9 kWhac, followed by June at 501.82 kWhac and July at 499.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wilder (Kentucky) are December with an average of 319.57 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 340.66 kWhac and February at 362.74 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wilder

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Wilder Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Wilder, KY [5]

Sat Dec 21
29°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sun Dec 22
33°F
Few Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 14%
Mon Dec 23
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 28°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 62%
Tue Dec 24
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu Dec 26
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Wilder

About Wilder

The city of Wilder, KY in Campbell County has an approximate population of 3,035. [6]

Wilder Solar Power

Wilder, KY Solar Energy

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

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