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Solar Energy in Derby, KS

Solar Energy in Derby

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Derby with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Derby

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Derby

The total length of the day in Derby, KS today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Derby, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Derby, KS

Solar Energy Data in Derby, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Derby, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Derby

Based on historical Derby, 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 Derby. [1]

Derby has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Derby that are always titled at the latitude of Derby (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.33 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.11 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 Derby

Solar Radiation Data in Derby, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Derby, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Derby

Derby, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Derby is August with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.22 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Derby (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Derby

The average monthly solar radiation level in Derby, KS, of 5.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 41% 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: Derby vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Derby

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:40 am
    • Sunset: 8:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Derby

Best Months for Solar in Derby

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Derby

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Solar Power Output in Derby

The Power of Solar in Derby, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Derby, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Derby

Derby (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6224.95 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Derby is August with an average of 570.15 kWhac, followed by September at 562.06 kWhac and July at 557.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Derby (Kansas) are December with an average of 412.6 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 463.07 kWhac and February at 465.49 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Derby

Derby Electricity Costs

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Derby Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Derby, KS [5]

Tue Apr 23
73°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 39%
Wed Apr 24
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 33%
Thu Apr 25
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 26
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 84°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sat Apr 27
84°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 84°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun Apr 28
77°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Derby

About Derby

The city of Derby, KS in Sedgwick County has an approximate population of 22,158. [6]

Derby Solar Power

Derby, KS Solar Energy

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

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