Based on historical Twisp, WA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Twisp.[1]
Twisp has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Twisp that are always titled at the latitude of Twisp (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.63 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.46 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 Twisp
Solar Radiation Data in Twisp, WA
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Twisp.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Twisp, WA
Twisp, WA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Twisp is July with an average of 7.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.72 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Twisp (Washington) are December with an average of 1.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.05 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: Twisp vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Twisp
The average monthly solar radiation level in Twisp, WA, of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Twisp vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Twisp 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the town of Twisp, WA at this current time.
Solar Power Output in Twisp
The Power of Solar in Twisp, WA
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Twisp (wa). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Twisp. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Twisp, WA
Twisp (WA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5300.59 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in Twisp is July with an average of 641.57 kWhac, followed by August at 609.77 kWhac and May at 568.04 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Twisp (Washington) are December with an average of 198.44 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 209.54 kWhac and November at 250.3 kWhac. [2]
Cost of Utilities in Twisp
Twisp Electricity Costs
Sorry, Twisp residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.
Please check back later.
Solar Power Poll: Twisp
Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Twisp, is solar power a good choice for residents of this town?
Twisp Natural Gas Costs
Sorry, Washington residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.
Light breeze: 4 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
More about Twisp
About Twisp
The town of Twisp, WA in Okanogan County has an approximate population of 919. [6]
Twisp, WA Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Twisp, WA, or for more solar-related resources for Twisp, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.