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Solar Power in 97830 (Fossil, OR)

Solar Energy in 97830

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 97830 with an average of 7.49 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 97830

Solar panels in 97830 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97830

The total length of the day in 97830 (Fossil, OR) today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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97830 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 97830 (Fossil, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97830

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 97830.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 97830

Solar Radiation Data in 97830

Based on historical 97830 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 97830. [1]

The region associated with 97830 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 97830 that are always titled at the latitude of Fossil (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.26 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.25 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 97830

Solar Radiation Data in 97830

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 97830.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 97830

Solar Radiation Data in 97830

The region associated with 97830 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 97830 is July with an average of 7.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 7.28 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 97830 are December with an average of 2.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.06 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 97830 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97830

The average monthly solar radiation level in 97830, of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: 97830 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97830 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 97830

Sunrise / Sunset in 97830

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:50
Solar Energy Statistics for 97830

Best Months for Solar in 97830

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 97830

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 97830 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 97830

The Power of Solar in 97830

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97830. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97830. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 97830

Solar Radiation Data in 97830

97830 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5804.99 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 97830 is July with an average of 692.66 kWhac, followed by August at 668.57 kWhac and June at 618.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 97830 are December with an average of 257.97 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 313.82 kWhac and November at 316 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 97830 [5]

Fri Apr 19
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 31%
Sat Apr 20
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Apr 21
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 86%
Tue Apr 23
58°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 97830

About 97830

The ZIP code 97830 is associated with the city of Fossil in Wheeler County in Oregon.

97830 Solar Power

97830 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97830, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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