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Solar Energy in Columbus, OH

Solar Energy in Columbus

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Columbus with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Columbus

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Columbus

The total length of the day in Columbus, OH today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Columbus, OH Solar Energy

Solar Power in Columbus, OH

Solar Energy Data in Columbus, OH

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Columbus, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Columbus

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

Columbus has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Columbus that are always titled at the latitude of Columbus (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.63 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 Columbus

Solar Radiation Data in Columbus, OH

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Columbus, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Columbus

Columbus, OH has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Columbus is August with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Columbus (Ohio) are December with an average of 2.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Columbus

The average monthly solar radiation level in Columbus, OH, of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Columbus vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Columbus

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 7:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Columbus

Best Months for Solar in Columbus

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.08 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Columbus

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Solar Power Output in Columbus

The Power of Solar in Columbus, OH

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Columbus, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Columbus

Columbus (OH) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5320.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Columbus is August with an average of 538.78 kWhac, followed by July at 534.67 kWhac and May at 524.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Columbus (Ohio) are December with an average of 289.39 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 331.1 kWhac and November at 354.14 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Columbus

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Weather Forecast for Columbus, OH [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sat Mar 30
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 74%
Mon Apr 1
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
65°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Columbus

About Columbus

The city of Columbus, OH in Franklin County has an approximate population of 787,033. [6]

Columbus Solar Power

Columbus, OH Solar Energy

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

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About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.

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