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Solar Energy in Van Buren, IN

Solar Energy in Van Buren

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Van Buren with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Van Buren

Solar panels in Van Buren that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Van Buren

The total length of the day in Van Buren, IN today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Van Buren, IN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Van Buren, IN

Solar Energy Data in Van Buren, IN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Van Buren, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Van Buren

Based on historical Van Buren, IN data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Van Buren. [1]

Van Buren has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Van Buren that are always titled at the latitude of Van Buren (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.42 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.62 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 Van Buren

Solar Radiation Data in Van Buren, IN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Van Buren.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Van Buren, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Van Buren

Van Buren, IN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Van Buren is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Van Buren (Indiana) are December with an average of 2.58 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.95 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Van Buren vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Van Buren

The average monthly solar radiation level in Van Buren, IN, of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Van Buren vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Van Buren 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 Van Buren

Sunrise / Sunset in Van Buren

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 8:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Van Buren

Best Months for Solar in Van Buren

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Van Buren

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Solar Power Output in Van Buren

The Power of Solar in Van Buren, IN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Van Buren, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Van Buren

Van Buren (IN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5339.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Van Buren is July with an average of 585.3 kWhac, followed by August at 545 kWhac and June at 528.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Van Buren (Indiana) are December with an average of 270.82 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 307.5 kWhac and November at 345.54 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Van Buren

Van Buren Electricity Costs

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Van Buren Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Van Buren, IN [5]

Thu Apr 18
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 55%
Fri Apr 19
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 23%
Sat Apr 20
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sun Apr 21
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 6%
Mon Apr 22
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 8%
Tue Apr 23
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Van Buren

About Van Buren

The town of Van Buren, IN in Grant County has an approximate population of 864. [6]

Van Buren Solar Power

Van Buren, IN Solar Energy

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

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