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Solar Energy in Grinnell, KS

Solar Energy in Grinnell

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Grinnell with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Grinnell

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Grinnell

The total length of the day in Grinnell, KS today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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Grinnell, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Grinnell, KS

Solar Energy Data in Grinnell, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Grinnell, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Grinnell

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

Grinnell has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 17% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Grinnell that are always titled at the latitude of Grinnell (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.68 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.77 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 Grinnell

Solar Radiation Data in Grinnell, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Grinnell, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Grinnell

Grinnell, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Grinnell is July with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.59 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Grinnell (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.62 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Grinnell

The average monthly solar radiation level in Grinnell, KS, of 5.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 49% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: Grinnell vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Grinnell

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 8:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:42
Solar Energy Statistics for Grinnell

Best Months for Solar in Grinnell

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Grinnell

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Solar Power Output in Grinnell

The Power of Solar in Grinnell, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Grinnell, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Grinnell

Grinnell (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6622.99 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Grinnell is July with an average of 603.02 kWhac, followed by August at 599.82 kWhac and April at 598.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Grinnell (Kansas) are December with an average of 441.25 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 471.46 kWhac and February at 480.96 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Grinnell

Grinnell Electricity Costs

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Grinnell Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Grinnell, KS [5]

Thu Apr 25
72°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 77°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 92%
Fri Apr 26
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
High wind, near gale: 31 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Apr 28
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 78%
Tue Apr 30
70°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 81%

More about Grinnell

About Grinnell

The city of Grinnell, KS in Gove County has an approximate population of 259. [6]

Grinnell Solar Power

Grinnell, KS Solar Energy

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

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