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Solar Energy in Orchard, NE

Solar Energy in Orchard

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Orchard with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Orchard

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Orchard

The total length of the day in Orchard, NE today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Orchard, NE Solar Energy

Solar Power in Orchard, NE

Solar Energy Data in Orchard, NE

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Orchard, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Orchard

Based on historical Orchard, 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 Orchard. [1]

Orchard has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Orchard that are always titled at the latitude of Orchard (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.93 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.16 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.69 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 Orchard

Solar Radiation Data in Orchard, NE

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Orchard, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Orchard

Orchard, NE has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Orchard is July with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.31 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Orchard (Nebraska) are December with an average of 3.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Orchard

The average monthly solar radiation level in Orchard, NE, of 5.17 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 22% 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: Orchard vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Orchard

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:57 am
    • Sunset: 5:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Orchard

Best Months for Solar in Orchard

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.74 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Orchard

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Solar Power Output in Orchard

The Power of Solar in Orchard, NE

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Orchard, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Orchard

Orchard (NE) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5912.63 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Orchard is July with an average of 582.15 kWhac, followed by June at 572.2 kWhac and August at 556.9 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Orchard (Nebraska) are December with an average of 373.38 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 379.66 kWhac and February at 388.18 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Orchard

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Weather Forecast for Orchard, NE [5]

Sat Dec 21
30°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 28%
Sun Dec 22
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 73%
Mon Dec 23
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 92%
Wed Dec 25
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
36°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Orchard

About Orchard

The village of Orchard, NE in Antelope County has an approximate population of 379. [6]

Orchard Solar Power

Orchard, NE Solar Energy

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

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