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Solar Power in 96738 (Waikoloa, HI)

Solar Energy in 96738

The month of February has the highest historical solar radition values in 96738 with an average of 6.59 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 96738

Solar panels in 96738 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 96738

The total length of the day in 96738 (Waikoloa, HI) today (March 27, 2024) will be 12 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 96738 (Waikoloa, HI)

Solar Energy Data for 96738

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 96738.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 96738

Solar Radiation Data in 96738

Based on historical 96738 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 96738. [1]

The region associated with 96738 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 96738 that are always titled at the latitude of Waikoloa (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 6% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.83 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 96738

Solar Radiation Data in 96738

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 96738.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 96738

Solar Radiation Data in 96738

The region associated with 96738 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 96738 is February with an average of 6.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by January at 6.46 kWh/m2/day and October at 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 96738 are June with an average of 4.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by May with an average of 4.97 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 96738 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 96738

The average monthly solar radiation level in 96738, of 5.84 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 12% 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: 96738 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 96738 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 96738

Sunrise / Sunset in 96738

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:20 am
    • Sunset: 6:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:16
Solar Energy Statistics for 96738

Best Months for Solar in 96738

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation February (6.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: September (6.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (6.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: August (6.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 96738

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 96738 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 96738

The Power of Solar in 96738

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 96738. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 96738. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 96738

Solar Radiation Data in 96738

96738 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6540.32 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 96738 is October with an average of 611.7 kWhac, followed by January at 609.06 kWhac and December at 589.56 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 96738 are June with an average of 443.5 kWhac, followed by May with an average of 474.08 kWhac and July at 477.24 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 96738 [5]

Wed Mar 27
80°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 70°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 10%
Thu Mar 28
79°F
Few Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 15%
Fri Mar 29
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Mar 30
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Few Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 79°F
Light breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 21%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 78°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 10%

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About 96738

The ZIP code 96738 is associated with the city of Waikoloa in Hawaii County in Hawaii.

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To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 96738, or for more solar-related resources for HI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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