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Solar Energy in Castleford, ID

Solar Energy in Castleford

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Castleford with an average of 7.22 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Castleford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Castleford

The total length of the day in Castleford, ID today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Castleford, ID Solar Energy

Solar Power in Castleford, ID

Solar Energy Data in Castleford, ID

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Castleford, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Castleford

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

Castleford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 24% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Castleford that are always titled at the latitude of Castleford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.27 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 Castleford

Solar Radiation Data in Castleford, ID

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Castleford, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Castleford

Castleford, ID has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Castleford is August with an average of 7.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.01 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Castleford (Idaho) are December with an average of 2.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Castleford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Castleford, ID, of 5.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 41% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: Castleford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Castleford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:25 am
    • Sunset: 8:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Castleford

Best Months for Solar in Castleford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.75 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Castleford

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Solar Power Output in Castleford

The Power of Solar in Castleford, ID

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Castleford, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Castleford

Castleford (ID) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6255.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Castleford is August with an average of 647.35 kWhac, followed by May at 637.58 kWhac and June at 628.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Castleford (Idaho) are December with an average of 287.29 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 343.38 kWhac and November at 376.27 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Castleford

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Weather Forecast for Castleford, ID [5]

Fri Mar 29
50°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 19%
Sat Mar 30
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
34°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 62%
Tue Apr 2
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 4%
Wed Apr 3
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Castleford

About Castleford

The city of Castleford, ID in Twin Falls County has an approximate population of 226. [6]

Castleford Solar Power

Castleford, ID Solar Energy

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

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