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Solar Energy in Blue River, CO

Solar Energy in Blue River

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Blue River with an average of 6.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Blue River

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Blue River

The total length of the day in Blue River, CO today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Blue River, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Blue River, CO

Solar Energy Data in Blue River, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Blue River, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Blue River

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

Blue River has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 15% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Blue River that are always titled at the latitude of Blue River (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% less than the average monthly DNI of 4.86 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 Blue River

Solar Radiation Data in Blue River, CO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Blue River.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Blue River, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Blue River

Blue River, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Blue River is April with an average of 6.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.87 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Blue River (Colorado) are December with an average of 4.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.77 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Blue River vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Blue River

The average monthly solar radiation level in Blue River, CO, of 5.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 49% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: Blue River vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Blue River 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 Blue River

Sunrise / Sunset in Blue River

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 7:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Blue River

Best Months for Solar in Blue River

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (7.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.99 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Blue River

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Solar Power Output in Blue River

The Power of Solar in Blue River, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Blue River, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Blue River

Blue River (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6571.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Blue River is March with an average of 666.94 kWhac, followed by April at 643.39 kWhac and May at 626.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Blue River (Colorado) are December with an average of 447.15 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 475.04 kWhac and August at 491.65 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Blue River

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Weather Forecast for Blue River, CO [5]

Fri Mar 29
33°F
Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
37°F
Light Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sun Mar 31
36°F
Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 1
27°F
Light Snow
Min: 13°F
Max: 29°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 47%
Tue Apr 2
27°F
Light Snow
Min: 14°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 59%
Wed Apr 3
38°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 17°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Blue River

About Blue River

The town of Blue River, CO in Summit County has an approximate population of 849. [6]

Blue River Solar Power

Blue River, CO Solar Energy

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

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