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Solar Energy in Butler, MO

Solar Energy in Butler

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Butler with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Butler

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Butler

The total length of the day in Butler, MO today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Butler, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Butler, MO

Solar Energy Data in Butler, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Butler, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Butler

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

Butler has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Butler that are always titled at the latitude of Butler (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.97 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.29 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.59 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 Butler

Solar Radiation Data in Butler, MO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Butler, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Butler

Butler, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Butler is July with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Butler (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.2 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Butler

The average monthly solar radiation level in Butler, MO, of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Butler vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Butler

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Butler

Best Months for Solar in Butler

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Butler

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Solar Power Output in Butler

The Power of Solar in Butler, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Butler, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Butler

Butler (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5921.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Butler is July with an average of 562.89 kWhac, followed by August at 549.16 kWhac and May at 543.69 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Butler (Missouri) are December with an average of 373.89 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 401.12 kWhac and January at 430.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Butler

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Butler Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Butler, MO [5]

Thu Mar 28
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 52°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Butler

About Butler

The city of Butler, MO in Bates County has an approximate population of 4,219. [6]

Butler Solar Power

Butler, MO Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Butler, MO, or for more solar-related resources for Butler, 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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