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Solar Energy in Scottsbluff, NE

Solar Energy in Scottsbluff

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Scottsbluff with an average of 6.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Scottsbluff

Solar panels in Scottsbluff that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Scottsbluff

The total length of the day in Scottsbluff, NE today (April 02, 2025) will be 12 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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Scottsbluff, NE Solar Energy

Solar Power in Scottsbluff, NE

Solar Energy Data in Scottsbluff, NE

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Scottsbluff, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Scottsbluff

Based on historical Scottsbluff, NE data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Scottsbluff. [1]

Scottsbluff has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Scottsbluff that are always titled at the latitude of Scottsbluff (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.59 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.67 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 Scottsbluff

Solar Radiation Data in Scottsbluff, NE

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Scottsbluff, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Scottsbluff

Scottsbluff, NE has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Scottsbluff is July with an average of 6.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.83 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Scottsbluff (Nebraska) are December with an average of 3.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Scottsbluff

The average monthly solar radiation level in Scottsbluff, NE, of 5.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 43% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: Scottsbluff vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Scottsbluff

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 02, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:33 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:49
Solar Energy Statistics for Scottsbluff

Best Months for Solar in Scottsbluff

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Scottsbluff

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Solar Power Output in Scottsbluff

The Power of Solar in Scottsbluff, NE

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Scottsbluff, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Scottsbluff

Scottsbluff (NE) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6372.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Scottsbluff is August with an average of 625.64 kWhac, followed by July at 617.52 kWhac and May at 602.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Scottsbluff (Nebraska) are December with an average of 394.72 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 412.52 kWhac and November at 434.08 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Scottsbluff

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Scottsbluff Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Scottsbluff, NE [5]

Wed Apr 2
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 31%
Thu Apr 3
45°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 4
43°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sat Apr 5
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Apr 6
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 81%
Mon Apr 7
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Scottsbluff

About Scottsbluff

The city of Scottsbluff, NE in Scotts Bluff County has an approximate population of 15,039. [6]

Scottsbluff Solar Power

Scottsbluff, NE Solar Energy

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

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