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Solar Energy in Chippewa Falls, WI

Solar Energy in Chippewa Falls

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Chippewa Falls with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chippewa Falls

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chippewa Falls

The total length of the day in Chippewa Falls, WI today (April 24, 2025) will be 14 hours and 1 minutes. [More]

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Chippewa Falls, WI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chippewa Falls, WI

Solar Energy Data in Chippewa Falls, WI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chippewa Falls, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Chippewa Falls

Based on historical Chippewa Falls, WI data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Chippewa Falls. [1]

Chippewa Falls has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chippewa Falls that are always titled at the latitude of Chippewa Falls (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.95 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 Chippewa Falls

Solar Radiation Data in Chippewa Falls, WI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Chippewa Falls.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chippewa Falls, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls, WI 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 Chippewa Falls is July with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chippewa Falls (Wisconsin) are December with an average of 2.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Chippewa Falls vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Chippewa Falls

The average monthly solar radiation level in Chippewa Falls, WI, 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: Chippewa Falls vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls

Sunrise / Sunset in Chippewa Falls

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:03 am
    • Sunset: 8:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:1
Solar Energy Statistics for Chippewa Falls

Best Months for Solar in Chippewa Falls

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chippewa Falls

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Solar Power Output in Chippewa Falls

The Power of Solar in Chippewa Falls, WI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chippewa Falls, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls (WI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5468.32 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chippewa Falls is July with an average of 580.59 kWhac, followed by August at 555.41 kWhac and May at 546.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chippewa Falls (Wisconsin) are December with an average of 282.3 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 324.67 kWhac and January at 340.18 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls Electricity Costs

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Chippewa Falls Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Chippewa Falls, WI [5]

Thu Apr 24
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Apr 25
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Apr 26
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Apr 27
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 87%
Mon Apr 28
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 29
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Chippewa Falls

About Chippewa Falls

The city of Chippewa Falls, WI in Chippewa County has an approximate population of 13,661. [6]

Chippewa Falls Solar Power

Chippewa Falls, WI Solar Energy

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

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