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Solar Energy in Encampment, WY

Solar Energy in Encampment

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Encampment with an average of 6.71 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Encampment

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Encampment

The total length of the day in Encampment, WY today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Encampment, WY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Encampment, WY

Solar Energy Data in Encampment, WY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Encampment, WY

Solar Radiation Data in Encampment

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

Encampment has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Encampment that are always titled at the latitude of Encampment (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.43 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 Encampment

Solar Radiation Data in Encampment, WY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Encampment, WY

Solar Radiation Data in Encampment

Encampment, WY has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Encampment is June with an average of 6.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.29 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Encampment (Wyoming) are December with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Encampment

The average monthly solar radiation level in Encampment, WY, of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: Encampment vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Encampment

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 4:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Encampment

Best Months for Solar in Encampment

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Encampment

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Solar Power Output in Encampment

The Power of Solar in Encampment, WY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Encampment, WY

Solar Radiation Data in Encampment

Encampment (WY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5961.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Encampment is June with an average of 586.16 kWhac, followed by May at 577.37 kWhac and July at 560.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Encampment (Wyoming) are December with an average of 322.69 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 378.07 kWhac and February at 395.64 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Encampment

Encampment Electricity Costs

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Encampment Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Encampment, WY [5]

Thu Nov 21
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 69%
Fri Nov 22
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Nov 23
50°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 50°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sun Nov 24
29°F
Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 39°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
28°F
Light Snow
Min: 10°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 22%
Tue Nov 26
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 16°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 82%

More about Encampment

About Encampment

The town of Encampment, WY in Carbon County has an approximate population of 450. [6]

Encampment Solar Power

Encampment, WY Solar Energy

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

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