The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Craig with an average of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. [More]
Solar Panels in Craig
Solar panels in Craig that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]
Sunrise & Sunset in Craig
The total length of the day in Craig, AK today (September 22, 2023) will be 12 hours and 14 minutes. [More]
Solar Power in Craig, AK
Solar Energy Data in Craig, AK
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Solar Energy Analysis for Craig, AK
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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 Craig
Solar Radiation Data in Craig, AK
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Craig.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Craig, AK
Craig, AK has a average annual solar radiation value of 2.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Craig is May with an average of 4.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 4.24 kWh/m2/day and April at 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Craig (Alaska) are December with an average of 1.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 1.14 kWh/m2/day and November at 1.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: Craig vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Craig
The average monthly solar radiation level in Craig, AK, of 2.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% less than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 58% 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: Craig vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Craig 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).
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Solar Power Output in Craig
The Power of Solar in Craig, AK
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Craig (ak). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Craig. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Craig, AK
Craig (AK) has a average annual solar AC output value of 3232.76 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in Craig is May with an average of 449.79 kWhac, followed by April at 401.91 kWhac and June at 397.94 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Craig (Alaska) are December with an average of 111.81 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 114.46 kWhac and November at 129.58 kWhac. [2]
Cost of Utilities in Craig
Craig Electricity Costs
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Craig Natural Gas Costs
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More about Craig
About Craig
The city of Craig, AK in Prince of Wales-Hyder County has an approximate population of 1,201. [6]
Craig, AK Solar Energy
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