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Solar Energy in Ray, ND

Solar Energy in Ray

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Ray with an average of 6.79 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ray

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ray

The total length of the day in Ray, ND today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

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Ray, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ray, ND

Solar Energy Data in Ray, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ray, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Ray

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

Ray has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 15% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ray that are always titled at the latitude of Ray (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 Ray

Solar Radiation Data in Ray, ND

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ray, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Ray

Ray, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ray is July with an average of 6.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.46 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ray (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.64 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ray

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ray, ND, of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Ray vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ray

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:55 am
    • Sunset: 8:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:9
Solar Energy Statistics for Ray

Best Months for Solar in Ray

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.89 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ray

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Solar Power Output in Ray

The Power of Solar in Ray, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ray, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Ray

Ray (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5524.26 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ray is July with an average of 631.28 kWhac, followed by August at 609.08 kWhac and May at 594.62 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ray (North Dakota) are December with an average of 243.93 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 285.41 kWhac and November at 297.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ray

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Ray Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ray, ND [5]

Tue Mar 19
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Mar 20
23°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 21
22°F
Light Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 24°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
20°F
Light Snow
Min: 12°F
Max: 22°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 61%
Sat Mar 23
17°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 10°F
Max: 19°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
17°F
Snow
Min: 14°F
Max: 18°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Ray

About Ray

The city of Ray, ND in Williams County has an approximate population of 592. [6]

Ray Solar Power

Ray, ND Solar Energy

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

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