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Solar Energy in Black Hawk, CO

Solar Energy in Black Hawk

The month of March has the highest historical solar radition values in Black Hawk with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Black Hawk

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Black Hawk

The total length of the day in Black Hawk, CO today (November 06, 2024) will be 10 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

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Black Hawk, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Black Hawk, CO

Solar Energy Data in Black Hawk, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Black Hawk, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Black Hawk

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

Black Hawk has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 24% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Black Hawk that are always titled at the latitude of Black Hawk (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.89 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 Black Hawk

Solar Radiation Data in Black Hawk, CO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Black Hawk.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Black Hawk, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Black Hawk

Black Hawk, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Black Hawk is March with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Black Hawk (Colorado) are December with an average of 4.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.16 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Black Hawk vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Black Hawk

The average monthly solar radiation level in Black Hawk, CO, of 5.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 44% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: Black Hawk vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk

Sunrise / Sunset in Black Hawk

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 06, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:35 am
    • Sunset: 4:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:20
Solar Energy Statistics for Black Hawk

Best Months for Solar in Black Hawk

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (6.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Black Hawk

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Solar Power Output in Black Hawk

The Power of Solar in Black Hawk, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Black Hawk, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Black Hawk

Black Hawk (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6404.8 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Black Hawk is March with an average of 627.2 kWhac, followed by May at 567.05 kWhac and October at 554.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Black Hawk (Colorado) are August with an average of 476.88 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 495.17 kWhac and July at 508.14 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Black Hawk

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Black Hawk Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Black Hawk, CO [5]

Wed Nov 6
20°F
Snow
Min: 9°F
Max: 21°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Nov 7
29°F
Snow
Min: 11°F
Max: 32°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 85%
Fri Nov 8
35°F
Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sat Nov 9
38°F
Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 79%
Sun Nov 10
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Black Hawk

About Black Hawk

The city of Black Hawk, CO in Gilpin County has an approximate population of 118. [6]

Black Hawk Solar Power

Black Hawk, CO Solar Energy

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

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