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Solar Energy in Richmond Heights, MO

Solar Energy in Richmond Heights

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

Solar Panels in Richmond Heights

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Richmond Heights

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

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Richmond Heights, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Richmond Heights, MO

Solar Energy Data in Richmond Heights, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Richmond Heights, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Richmond Heights

Based on historical Richmond Heights, 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 Richmond Heights. [1]

Richmond Heights has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Richmond Heights that are always titled at the latitude of Richmond Heights (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.86 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.2 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.34 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 Richmond Heights

Solar Radiation Data in Richmond Heights, MO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Richmond Heights.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Richmond Heights, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Richmond Heights

Richmond Heights, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Richmond Heights is September with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Richmond Heights (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Richmond Heights vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Richmond Heights

The average monthly solar radiation level in Richmond Heights, MO, of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Richmond Heights vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights

Sunrise / Sunset in Richmond Heights

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Richmond Heights

Best Months for Solar in Richmond Heights

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Richmond Heights

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Solar Power Output in Richmond Heights

The Power of Solar in Richmond Heights, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Richmond Heights, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Richmond Heights

Richmond Heights (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5663.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Richmond Heights is July with an average of 536.56 kWhac, followed by September at 532.21 kWhac and August at 526.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Richmond Heights (Missouri) are December with an average of 343.26 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 401.93 kWhac and February at 402.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Richmond Heights

Richmond Heights Electricity Costs

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Richmond Heights Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Richmond Heights, MO [5]

Thu Mar 28
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 72%
Mon Apr 1
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about Richmond Heights

About Richmond Heights

The city of Richmond Heights, MO in Saint Louis County has an approximate population of 8,603. [6]

Richmond Heights Solar Power

Richmond Heights, MO Solar Energy

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

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