Based on historical 97050 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 97050.[1]
The region associated with 97050 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 16% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in 97050 that are always titled at the latitude of Rufus (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.2 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.37 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.18 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 97050
Solar Radiation Data in 97050
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 97050.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for 97050
The region associated with 97050 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 97050 is July with an average of 7.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 7.34 kWh/m2/day and June at 7.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 97050 are December with an average of 1.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.02 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: 97050 vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in 97050
The average monthly solar radiation level in 97050, of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: 97050 vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97050 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).
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Solar Power Output in 97050
The Power of Solar in 97050
Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97050. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97050. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for 97050
97050 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5845.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in 97050 is July with an average of 701.94 kWhac, followed by August at 677.37 kWhac and June at 646.85 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 97050 are December with an average of 191.71 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 208 kWhac and November at 277.38 kWhac. [2]
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 8
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Light Rain
Min: 41°F
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Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 92%
More about 97050
About 97050
The ZIP code 97050 is associated with the city of Rufus in Sherman County in Oregon.
97050 Solar Energy & Power
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97050, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out 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.