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Solar Energy in Polk, OH

Solar Energy in Polk

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Polk with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Polk

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Polk

The total length of the day in Polk, OH today (December 22, 2024) will be 9 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

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Polk, OH Solar Energy

Solar Power in Polk, OH

Solar Energy Data in Polk, OH

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Polk, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Polk

Based on historical Polk, 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 Polk. [1]

Polk has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Polk that are always titled at the latitude of Polk (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 24% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.48 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 Polk

Solar Radiation Data in Polk, OH

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Polk, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Polk

Polk, OH has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Polk is August with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Polk (Ohio) are December with an average of 2.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Polk

The average monthly solar radiation level in Polk, OH, of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Polk vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Polk

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:49 am
    • Sunset: 5:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:17
Solar Energy Statistics for Polk

Best Months for Solar in Polk

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.03 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Polk

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Solar Power Output in Polk

The Power of Solar in Polk, OH

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Polk, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Polk

Polk (OH) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5226.11 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Polk is August with an average of 550.35 kWhac, followed by July at 543.31 kWhac and June at 529.56 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Polk (Ohio) are December with an average of 252.3 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 292.62 kWhac and February at 327.32 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Polk

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Weather Forecast for Polk, OH [5]

Sun Dec 22
23°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 13°F
Max: 25°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 9%
Mon Dec 23
33°F
Light Rain
Min: 20°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Polk

About Polk

The village of Polk, OH in Ashland County has an approximate population of 336. [6]

Polk Solar Power

Polk, OH Solar Energy

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

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