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Solar Power in Alaska
Solar Energy Levels in Alaska
The average monthly solar radiation level in Alaska's capital city, Juneau, of 2.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% less than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 55% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Alaska values listed here are based on the capital, Juneau.
Solar Radiation in Alaska
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Alaska solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one 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).
→ Alaska values listed here are based on the capital, Juneau.
Solar Installs in Alaska
Solar Panel Installations in Alaska
A look at solar installs in Alaska. The chart below visualizes install totals for the top five counties in AK vs. the cumulative install total of rest of AK counties combined.
Breakdown of Solar Installs in Alaska
There are currently at least 0 solar panel installations throughout the state of Alaska right now. [1]
Top Five Solar Install Counties in Alaska
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Everywhere Else: 0 solar installs
Note: Install totals presented here are those voluntarily contributed from a variety of sources including solar incentive programs, utilities, installers, and the general public. [1] Data for some states is thinner than others.
Cost of Utilities in Alaska
Alaska Electricity Costs
Residential electricity prices in Alaska averaged 21.32 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in January 2021, which was approximately 68% more than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.69¢/kWh in January. [2]
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Alaska Natural Gas Costs
Residential natural gas prices in Alaska averaged $10.58 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in January 2021, which was about 9% more than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.74 per Mcf in January. [3]
More about Alaska
About Alaska
Alaska ranks 50th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 710,231. [4]
Solar Energy in AK
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in Alaska, or for additional solar-related resources in AK, 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.