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Solar Energy in Springfield, OH

Solar Energy in Springfield

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Springfield with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Springfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Springfield

The total length of the day in Springfield, OH today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Springfield, OH Solar Energy

Solar Power in Springfield, OH

Solar Energy Data in Springfield, OH

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Springfield, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Springfield

Based on historical Springfield, 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 Springfield. [1]

Springfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Springfield that are always titled at the latitude of Springfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.69 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 Springfield

Solar Radiation Data in Springfield, OH

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Springfield, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Springfield

Springfield, OH has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Springfield is August with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Springfield (Ohio) are December with an average of 2.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Springfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Springfield, OH, of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Springfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Springfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:22 am
    • Sunset: 7:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Springfield

Best Months for Solar in Springfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.13 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Springfield

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Solar Power Output in Springfield

The Power of Solar in Springfield, OH

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Springfield, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Springfield

Springfield (OH) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5487.92 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Springfield is August with an average of 560.07 kWhac, followed by July at 553.13 kWhac and June at 539.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Springfield (Ohio) are December with an average of 277.67 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 336.73 kWhac and February at 355.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Springfield

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Springfield Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Springfield, OH [5]

Fri Mar 29
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 39%
Wed Apr 3
38°F
Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 39°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Springfield

About Springfield

The city of Springfield, OH in Clark County has an approximate population of 60,608. [6]

Springfield Solar Power

Springfield, OH Solar Energy

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

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Various missions to space by different countries are known to utilize solar energy as a main power source.

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