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Solar Energy in Helena, AR

Solar Energy in Helena

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Helena with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Helena

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Helena

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

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Helena, AR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Helena, AR

Solar Energy Data in Helena, AR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Helena, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Helena

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

Helena has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Helena that are always titled at the latitude of Helena (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.05 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.46 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 Helena

Solar Radiation Data in Helena, AR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Helena, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Helena

Helena, AR has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Helena is August with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Helena (Arkansas) are December with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Helena

The average monthly solar radiation level in Helena, AR, of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Helena vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Helena

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Helena

Best Months for Solar in Helena

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Helena

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Solar Power Output in Helena

The Power of Solar in Helena, AR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Helena, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Helena

Helena (AR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5933.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Helena is August with an average of 555.53 kWhac, followed by October at 555.28 kWhac and May at 543.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Helena (Arkansas) are December with an average of 380.28 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 397.92 kWhac and January at 411.24 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Helena

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Weather Forecast for Helena, AR [5]

Thu Mar 28
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Mar 29
66°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 42%
Sat Mar 30
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 70%

More about Helena

About Helena

The city of Helena, AR in Phillips County has an approximate population of 12,282. [6]

Helena Solar Power

Helena, AR Solar Energy

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

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