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Solar Energy in Fairfield, ID

Solar Energy in Fairfield

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Fairfield with an average of 7.55 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fairfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fairfield

The total length of the day in Fairfield, ID today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Fairfield, ID Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fairfield, ID

Solar Energy Data in Fairfield, ID

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fairfield, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Fairfield

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

Fairfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 22% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fairfield that are always titled at the latitude of Fairfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.59 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.91 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 Fairfield

Solar Radiation Data in Fairfield, ID

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fairfield, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Fairfield

Fairfield, ID has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fairfield is July with an average of 7.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 7.45 kWh/m2/day and June at 7.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fairfield (Idaho) are December with an average of 2.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fairfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fairfield, ID, of 5.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 39% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% 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: Fairfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fairfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:26 am
    • Sunset: 8:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Fairfield

Best Months for Solar in Fairfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.85 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fairfield

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Solar Power Output in Fairfield

The Power of Solar in Fairfield, ID

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fairfield, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Fairfield

Fairfield (ID) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6169.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fairfield is July with an average of 688.06 kWhac, followed by August at 685.93 kWhac and June at 643.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fairfield (Idaho) are December with an average of 272.75 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 278.59 kWhac and February at 338.58 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fairfield

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Fairfield Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fairfield, ID [5]

Thu Mar 28
35°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sun Mar 31
40°F
Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
41°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 37%
Tue Apr 2
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Fairfield

About Fairfield

The city of Fairfield, ID in Camas County has an approximate population of 416. [6]

Fairfield Solar Power

Fairfield, ID Solar Energy

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

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