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Solar Energy in Mercer, MO

Solar Energy in Mercer

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mercer with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mercer

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mercer

The total length of the day in Mercer, MO today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

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Mercer, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mercer, MO

Solar Energy Data in Mercer, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mercer, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Mercer

Based on historical Mercer, 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 Mercer. [1]

Mercer has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mercer that are always titled at the latitude of Mercer (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.33 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 Mercer

Solar Radiation Data in Mercer, MO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mercer, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Mercer

Mercer, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mercer is July with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mercer (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mercer

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mercer, MO, of 5.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Mercer vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mercer

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:32 am
    • Sunset: 4:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:20
Solar Energy Statistics for Mercer

Best Months for Solar in Mercer

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mercer

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Solar Power Output in Mercer

The Power of Solar in Mercer, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mercer, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Mercer

Mercer (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5779.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mercer is July with an average of 557.75 kWhac, followed by May at 551.01 kWhac and September at 548.98 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mercer (Missouri) are December with an average of 341.42 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 389.47 kWhac and January at 398.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mercer

Mercer Electricity Costs

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Mercer Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mercer, MO [5]

Sat Dec 21
30°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 21°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sun Dec 22
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Dec 23
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 89%
Tue Dec 24
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 97%
Thu Dec 26
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Mercer

About Mercer

The town of Mercer, MO in Mercer County has an approximate population of 318. [6]

Mercer Solar Power

Mercer, MO Solar Energy

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