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Solar Energy in Broken Bow, NE

Solar Energy in Broken Bow

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Broken Bow with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Broken Bow

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Broken Bow

The total length of the day in Broken Bow, NE today (April 16, 2024) will be 13 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Broken Bow, NE Solar Energy

Solar Power in Broken Bow, NE

Solar Energy Data in Broken Bow, NE

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Broken Bow, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Broken Bow

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

Broken Bow has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Broken Bow that are always titled at the latitude of Broken Bow (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.19 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.35 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.07 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 Broken Bow

Solar Radiation Data in Broken Bow, NE

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Broken Bow.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Broken Bow, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Broken Bow

Broken Bow, NE has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Broken Bow is July with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.53 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Broken Bow (Nebraska) are December with an average of 4.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Broken Bow vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Broken Bow

The average monthly solar radiation level in Broken Bow, NE, of 5.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 40% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% 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: Broken Bow vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow

Sunrise / Sunset in Broken Bow

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 8:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Broken Bow

Best Months for Solar in Broken Bow

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Broken Bow

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Solar Power Output in Broken Bow

The Power of Solar in Broken Bow, NE

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Broken Bow, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Broken Bow

Broken Bow (NE) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6277.9 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Broken Bow is July with an average of 606.4 kWhac, followed by June at 594.95 kWhac and August at 584.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Broken Bow (Nebraska) are December with an average of 417.59 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 438.41 kWhac and January at 445.86 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Broken Bow

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Broken Bow Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Broken Bow, NE [5]

Tue Apr 16
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 66°F
High wind, near gale: 33 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 85%
Wed Apr 17
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 27%
Thu Apr 18
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 26%

More about Broken Bow

About Broken Bow

The city of Broken Bow, NE in Custer County has an approximate population of 3,559. [6]

Broken Bow Solar Power

Broken Bow, NE Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Broken Bow, NE, or for more solar-related resources for Broken Bow, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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