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Solar Energy in Parker, AZ

Solar Energy in Parker

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Parker with an average of 7.4 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Parker

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Parker

The total length of the day in Parker, AZ today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Parker, AZ Solar Energy

Solar Power in Parker, AZ

Solar Energy Data in Parker, AZ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Parker, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Parker

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

Parker has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 22% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Parker that are always titled at the latitude of Parker (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.72 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.32 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 Parker

Solar Radiation Data in Parker, AZ

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Parker, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Parker

Parker, AZ has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Parker is April with an average of 7.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 7.22 kWh/m2/day and May at 7.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Parker (Arizona) are December with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Parker

The average monthly solar radiation level in Parker, AZ, of 6.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 72% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 2% greater 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: Parker vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Parker

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:28 am
    • Sunset: 6:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Parker

Best Months for Solar in Parker

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Parker

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Solar Power Output in Parker

The Power of Solar in Parker, AZ

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Parker, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Parker

Parker (AZ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7289.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Parker is April with an average of 663.32 kWhac, followed by March at 654.47 kWhac and May at 653.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Parker (Arizona) are December with an average of 552.46 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 554.49 kWhac and July at 574.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Parker

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Weather Forecast for Parker, AZ [5]

Thu Mar 28
77°F
Few Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 83°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 11%
Fri Mar 29
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 77°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sat Mar 30
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Mar 31
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 28%
Mon Apr 1
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 66%
Tue Apr 2
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Parker

About Parker

The town of Parker, AZ in La Paz County has an approximate population of 3,083. [6]

Parker Solar Power

Parker, AZ Solar Energy

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