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Solar Energy in Bushong, KS

Solar Energy in Bushong

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Bushong with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bushong

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bushong

The total length of the day in Bushong, KS today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Bushong, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bushong, KS

Solar Energy Data in Bushong, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bushong, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Bushong

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

Bushong has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bushong that are always titled at the latitude of Bushong (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.15 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.87 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 Bushong

Solar Radiation Data in Bushong, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bushong, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Bushong

Bushong, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bushong is August with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bushong (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.44 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bushong

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bushong, KS, of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Bushong vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bushong

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Bushong

Best Months for Solar in Bushong

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.6 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bushong

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Solar Power Output in Bushong

The Power of Solar in Bushong, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bushong, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Bushong

Bushong (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6045.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bushong is August with an average of 558.23 kWhac, followed by May at 552.01 kWhac and July at 547.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bushong (Kansas) are December with an average of 412.92 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 449.79 kWhac and February at 450.61 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bushong

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Bushong Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Bushong, KS [5]

Fri Mar 29
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 70°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sat Mar 30
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 16%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 1
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 91%
Tue Apr 2
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Bushong

About Bushong

The city of Bushong, KS in Lyon County has an approximate population of 34. [6]

Bushong Solar Power

Bushong, KS Solar Energy

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

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