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Solar Energy in Harper, KS

Solar Energy in Harper

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Harper with an average of 6.49 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Harper

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Harper

The total length of the day in Harper, KS today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Harper, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Harper, KS

Solar Energy Data in Harper, KS

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Harper, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Harper

Based on historical Harper, 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 Harper. [1]

Harper has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Harper that are always titled at the latitude of Harper (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.7 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.35 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 Harper

Solar Radiation Data in Harper, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Harper, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Harper

Harper, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Harper is August with an average of 6.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.45 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Harper (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Harper

The average monthly solar radiation level in Harper, KS, of 5.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 44% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: Harper vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Harper

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:22 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Harper

Best Months for Solar in Harper

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Harper

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Solar Power Output in Harper

The Power of Solar in Harper, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Harper, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Harper

Harper (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6369.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Harper is August with an average of 601.16 kWhac, followed by July at 584.69 kWhac and September at 574.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Harper (Kansas) are December with an average of 425.48 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 477.03 kWhac and November at 477.07 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Harper

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Harper Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Harper, KS [5]

Thu Mar 28
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Mar 29
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 75%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Harper

About Harper

The city of Harper, KS in Harper County has an approximate population of 1,473. [6]

Harper Solar Power

Harper, KS Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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