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Solar Energy in Wendell, ID

Solar Energy in Wendell

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Wendell with an average of 7.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wendell

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wendell

The total length of the day in Wendell, ID today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Wendell, ID Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wendell, ID

Solar Energy Data in Wendell, ID

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wendell, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Wendell

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

Wendell has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 24% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wendell that are always titled at the latitude of Wendell (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.31 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 Wendell

Solar Radiation Data in Wendell, ID

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wendell, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Wendell

Wendell, ID has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wendell is July with an average of 7.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 7.19 kWh/m2/day and June at 7.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wendell (Idaho) are December with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.23 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Wendell

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wendell, ID, of 5.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 42% 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: Wendell vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wendell

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:26 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Wendell

Best Months for Solar in Wendell

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wendell

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Solar Power Output in Wendell

The Power of Solar in Wendell, ID

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wendell, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Wendell

Wendell (ID) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6299.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wendell is May with an average of 653.55 kWhac, followed by July at 651.48 kWhac and August at 645.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wendell (Idaho) are December with an average of 300.74 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 332.22 kWhac and February at 385.78 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wendell

Wendell Electricity Costs

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Wendell Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Wendell, ID [5]

Thu Mar 28
39°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
36°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 61°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Wendell

About Wendell

The city of Wendell, ID in Gooding County has an approximate population of 2,782. [6]

Wendell Solar Power

Wendell, ID Solar Energy

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

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