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Solar Energy in Pleasant Hill, MO

Solar Energy in Pleasant Hill

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Pleasant Hill with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pleasant Hill

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pleasant Hill

The total length of the day in Pleasant Hill, MO today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Pleasant Hill, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pleasant Hill, MO

Solar Energy Data in Pleasant Hill, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pleasant Hill, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Pleasant Hill

Based on historical Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill. [1]

Pleasant Hill has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pleasant Hill that are always titled at the latitude of Pleasant Hill (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.93 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.25 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.53 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 Pleasant Hill

Solar Radiation Data in Pleasant Hill, MO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Pleasant Hill.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pleasant Hill, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pleasant Hill is July with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.14 kWh/m2/day and September at 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pleasant Hill (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.23 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Pleasant Hill vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Pleasant Hill

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pleasant Hill, MO, of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Pleasant Hill vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill

Sunrise / Sunset in Pleasant Hill

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:06 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Pleasant Hill

Best Months for Solar in Pleasant Hill

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pleasant Hill

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Solar Power Output in Pleasant Hill

The Power of Solar in Pleasant Hill, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pleasant Hill, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6014.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pleasant Hill is July with an average of 573.28 kWhac, followed by August at 558.29 kWhac and September at 541.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pleasant Hill (Missouri) are December with an average of 401.84 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 434.62 kWhac and January at 436.02 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pleasant Hill

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Pleasant Hill Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pleasant Hill, MO [5]

Thu Mar 28
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 29
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
72°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Pleasant Hill

About Pleasant Hill

The city of Pleasant Hill, MO in Cass County has an approximate population of 8,113. [6]

Pleasant Hill Solar Power

Pleasant Hill, MO Solar Energy

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

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