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Solar Power in Oklahoma
Solar Energy Levels in Oklahoma
The average monthly solar radiation level in Oklahoma's capital city, Oklahoma City, of 5.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Oklahoma values listed here are based on the capital, Oklahoma City.
Solar Radiation in Oklahoma
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Oklahoma solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one 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).
→ Oklahoma values listed here are based on the capital, Oklahoma City.
Solar Installs in Oklahoma
Solar Panel Installations in Oklahoma
A look at solar installs in Oklahoma. The chart below visualizes install totals for the top five counties in OK vs. the cumulative install total of rest of OK counties combined.
Breakdown of Solar Installs in Oklahoma
There are currently at least 11 solar panel installations throughout the state of Oklahoma right now. [1]
Top Five Solar Install Counties in Oklahoma
Oklahoma County: 3 solar installs
Cleveland County: 2 solar installs
Garvin County: 1 solar installs
Comanche County: 1 solar installs
Adair County: 1 solar installs
Everywhere Else: 3 solar installs
Note: Install totals presented here are those voluntarily contributed from a variety of sources including solar incentive programs, utilities, installers, and the general public. [1] Data for some states is thinner than others.
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Cost of Utilities in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Electricity Costs
Residential electricity prices in Oklahoma averaged 9.92 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in November 2018, which was approximately 23% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.95¢/kWh in November. [2]
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Oklahoma Natural Gas Costs
Residential natural gas prices in Oklahoma averaged $9.24 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in November 2018, which was about 2% less than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.43 per Mcf in November. [3]
More about Oklahoma
About Oklahoma
Oklahoma ranks 27th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 3,751,351. [4]
Solar Energy in OK
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in Oklahoma, or for additional solar-related resources in OK, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Various missions to space by different countries are known to utilize solar energy as a main power source.