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Solar Energy in Surprise, NE

Solar Energy in Surprise

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Surprise with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Surprise

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Surprise

The total length of the day in Surprise, NE today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

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Surprise, NE Solar Energy

Solar Power in Surprise, NE

Solar Energy Data in Surprise, NE

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Surprise, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Surprise

Based on historical Surprise, 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 Surprise. [1]

Surprise has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Surprise that are always titled at the latitude of Surprise (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.26 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.74 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 Surprise

Solar Radiation Data in Surprise, NE

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Surprise, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Surprise

Surprise, NE has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Surprise is August with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.15 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Surprise (Nebraska) are December with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Surprise

The average monthly solar radiation level in Surprise, NE, of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% 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: Surprise vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Surprise

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:49 am
    • Sunset: 5:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:16
Solar Energy Statistics for Surprise

Best Months for Solar in Surprise

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.6 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Surprise

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Solar Power Output in Surprise

The Power of Solar in Surprise, NE

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Surprise, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Surprise

Surprise (NE) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6005.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Surprise is August with an average of 576.87 kWhac, followed by July at 568.25 kWhac and June at 553.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Surprise (Nebraska) are December with an average of 351.8 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 424.58 kWhac and January at 426.63 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Surprise

Surprise Electricity Costs

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Surprise Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Surprise, NE [5]

Sat Dec 21
33°F
Few Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sun Dec 22
48°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 48%
Mon Dec 23
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 39%
Tue Dec 24
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 51%
Thu Dec 26
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Surprise

About Surprise

The village of Surprise, NE in Butler County has an approximate population of 43. [6]

Surprise Solar Power

Surprise, NE Solar Energy

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

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