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Solar Power in 68636 (Elgin, NE)

Solar Energy in 68636

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 68636 with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 68636

Solar panels in 68636 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 68636

The total length of the day in 68636 (Elgin, NE) today (March 11, 2025) will be 11 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

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68636 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 68636 (Elgin, NE)

Solar Energy Data for 68636

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 68636.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 68636

Solar Radiation Data in 68636

Based on historical 68636 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 68636. [1]

The region associated with 68636 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 68636 that are always titled at the latitude of Elgin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.2 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.75 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 68636

Solar Radiation Data in 68636

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 68636.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 68636

Solar Radiation Data in 68636

The region associated with 68636 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 68636 is July with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.31 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 68636 are December with an average of 3.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 68636 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 68636

The average monthly solar radiation level in 68636, of 5.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% 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: 68636 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 68636 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 68636

Sunrise / Sunset in 68636

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 11, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:48 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:47
Solar Energy Statistics for 68636

Best Months for Solar in 68636

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.68 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 68636

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 68636 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 68636

The Power of Solar in 68636

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 68636. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 68636. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 68636

Solar Radiation Data in 68636

68636 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5948.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 68636 is July with an average of 588.67 kWhac, followed by August at 573.98 kWhac and June at 565.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 68636 are December with an average of 345.32 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 397.03 kWhac and February at 398.8 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 68636 [5]

Tue Mar 11
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 73%
Wed Mar 12
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 97%
Thu Mar 13
66°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 11%
Fri Mar 14
65°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 67°F
High wind, near gale: 35 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 36%
Sat Mar 15
43°F
Light Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
High wind, near gale: 33 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 16
43°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 16%

More about 68636

About 68636

The ZIP code 68636 is associated with the city of Elgin in Antelope County in Nebraska.

68636 Solar Power

68636 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 68636, or for more solar-related resources for NE, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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