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Solar Energy in Idaho Falls, ID

Solar Energy in Idaho Falls

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Idaho Falls with an average of 7.26 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Idaho Falls

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Idaho Falls

The total length of the day in Idaho Falls, ID today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Idaho Falls, ID Solar Energy

Solar Power in Idaho Falls, ID

Solar Energy Data in Idaho Falls, ID

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Idaho Falls, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Idaho Falls

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

Idaho Falls has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 20% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Idaho Falls that are always titled at the latitude of Idaho Falls (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.15 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.54 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 Idaho Falls

Solar Radiation Data in Idaho Falls, ID

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Idaho Falls.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Idaho Falls, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls, ID has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Idaho Falls is July with an average of 7.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 7.02 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Idaho Falls (Idaho) are January with an average of 2.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 2.56 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Idaho Falls vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Idaho Falls

The average monthly solar radiation level in Idaho Falls, ID, of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Idaho Falls vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls

Sunrise / Sunset in Idaho Falls

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Idaho Falls

Best Months for Solar in Idaho Falls

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Idaho Falls

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Solar Power Output in Idaho Falls

The Power of Solar in Idaho Falls, ID

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Idaho Falls, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls (ID) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5943.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Idaho Falls is July with an average of 660.1 kWhac, followed by August at 648.9 kWhac and June at 631.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Idaho Falls (Idaho) are January with an average of 243.9 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 267.9 kWhac and February at 308.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls Electricity Costs

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Idaho Falls Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Idaho Falls, ID [5]

Fri Mar 29
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 52%
Sat Mar 30
37°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
42°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
39°F
Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 24%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 27%
Wed Apr 3
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Idaho Falls

About Idaho Falls

The city of Idaho Falls, ID in Bonneville County has an approximate population of 56,813. [6]

Idaho Falls Solar Power

Idaho Falls, ID Solar Energy

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

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