Based on historical Kailua, HI data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Kailua.[1]
Kailua has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Kailua that are always titled at the latitude of Kailua (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 5% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.47 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]
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 Kailua
Solar Radiation Data in Kailua, HI
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Kailua.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Kailua, HI
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Solar Power Comparison: Kailua vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Kailua
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Solar Power: vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Kailua 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Kailua, HI at this current time.
However, Kailua is in Honolulu County and Honolulu County has at least 0 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in Kailua
The Power of Solar in Kailua, HI
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Kailua (hi). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Kailua. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Kailua, HI
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Cost of Utilities in Kailua
Kailua Electricity Costs
Electricity prices (residential) in Kailua averaged 28.95 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in October 2020, which was about 113% more than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 13.60¢/kWh in October. [3]
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Kailua Natural Gas Costs
Natural gas prices (residential) in Hawaii averaged $37.84 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in October 2020, which was approximately 206% more than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $12.35 per Mcf in October. [4]
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sun Jan 17
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 78°F
Light breeze: 3 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Jan 18
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 71°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 28%
Tue Jan 19
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 71°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 13%
Wed Jan 20
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 98%
More about Kailua
About Kailua
The city of Kailua, HI in Honolulu County has an approximate population of 38,635. [6]
Kailua, HI Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Kailua, HI, or for more solar-related resources for Kailua, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Various missions to space by different countries are known to utilize solar energy as a main power source.