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Solar Energy in Glenns Ferry, ID

Solar Energy in Glenns Ferry

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Glenns Ferry with an average of 7.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Glenns Ferry

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Glenns Ferry

The total length of the day in Glenns Ferry, ID today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Glenns Ferry, ID Solar Energy

Solar Power in Glenns Ferry, ID

Solar Energy Data in Glenns Ferry, ID

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Glenns Ferry, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Glenns Ferry

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

Glenns Ferry has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 23% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Glenns Ferry that are always titled at the latitude of Glenns Ferry (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.18 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 Glenns Ferry

Solar Radiation Data in Glenns Ferry, ID

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Glenns Ferry.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Glenns Ferry, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Glenns Ferry

Glenns Ferry, ID has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Glenns Ferry is August with an average of 7.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.23 kWh/m2/day and May at 7.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Glenns Ferry (Idaho) are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.07 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Glenns Ferry vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Glenns Ferry

The average monthly solar radiation level in Glenns Ferry, ID, of 5.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 43% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: Glenns Ferry vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Glenns Ferry 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 Glenns Ferry

Sunrise / Sunset in Glenns Ferry

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 8:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Glenns Ferry

Best Months for Solar in Glenns Ferry

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Glenns Ferry

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Solar Power Output in Glenns Ferry

The Power of Solar in Glenns Ferry, ID

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Glenns Ferry, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Glenns Ferry

Glenns Ferry (ID) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6347.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Glenns Ferry is May with an average of 675.6 kWhac, followed by July at 655.07 kWhac and August at 652.36 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Glenns Ferry (Idaho) are December with an average of 299.05 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 318.42 kWhac and November at 385.32 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Glenns Ferry

Glenns Ferry Electricity Costs

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Glenns Ferry Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Glenns Ferry, ID [5]

Fri Apr 19
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Apr 20
65°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 71%
Sun Apr 21
61°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 36%
Mon Apr 22
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Apr 23
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Apr 24
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Glenns Ferry

About Glenns Ferry

The city of Glenns Ferry, ID in Elmore County has an approximate population of 1,319. [6]

Glenns Ferry Solar Power

Glenns Ferry, ID Solar Energy

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

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