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Solar Energy in Plentywood, MT

Solar Energy in Plentywood

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Plentywood with an average of 6.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Plentywood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Plentywood

The total length of the day in Plentywood, MT today (December 27, 2024) will be 8 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Plentywood, MT Solar Energy

Solar Power in Plentywood, MT

Solar Energy Data in Plentywood, MT

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Plentywood, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Plentywood

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

Plentywood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 17% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Plentywood that are always titled at the latitude of Plentywood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% 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 Plentywood

Solar Radiation Data in Plentywood, MT

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Plentywood, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Plentywood

Plentywood, MT has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Plentywood is July with an average of 6.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.37 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Plentywood (Montana) are December with an average of 2.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Plentywood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Plentywood, MT, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Plentywood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Plentywood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:48 am
    • Sunset: 4:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Plentywood

Best Months for Solar in Plentywood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Plentywood

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Solar Power Output in Plentywood

The Power of Solar in Plentywood, MT

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Plentywood, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Plentywood

Plentywood (MT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5614.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Plentywood is July with an average of 629.11 kWhac, followed by May at 598.84 kWhac and August at 595.53 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Plentywood (Montana) are December with an average of 291.14 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 299.13 kWhac and February at 319.27 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Plentywood

Plentywood Electricity Costs

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Plentywood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Plentywood, MT [5]

Fri Dec 27
33°F
Light Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
24°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 26°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 42%
Sun Dec 29
20°F
Few Clouds
Min: 7°F
Max: 20°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 11%
Mon Dec 30
14°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 4°F
Max: 17°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 65%
Tue Dec 31
9°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 1°F
Max: 10°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 26%
Wed Jan 1
3°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: -8°F
Max: 6°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about Plentywood

About Plentywood

The city of Plentywood, MT in Sheridan County has an approximate population of 1,734. [6]

Plentywood Solar Power

Plentywood, MT Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Plentywood, MT, or for more solar-related resources for Plentywood, 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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