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Solar Energy in Hays, KS

Solar Energy in Hays

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Hays with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hays

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hays

The total length of the day in Hays, KS today (April 24, 2024) will be 13 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Hays, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hays, KS

Solar Energy Data in Hays, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hays, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Hays

Based on historical Hays, 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 Hays. [1]

Hays has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 15% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hays that are always titled at the latitude of Hays (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.55 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.68 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.53 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 Hays

Solar Radiation Data in Hays, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hays, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Hays

Hays, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hays is August with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.46 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hays (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.71 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hays

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hays, KS, of 5.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: Hays vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hays

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:45 am
    • Sunset: 8:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Hays

Best Months for Solar in Hays

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hays

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Solar Power Output in Hays

The Power of Solar in Hays, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hays, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Hays

Hays (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6455.24 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hays is August with an average of 593.74 kWhac, followed by May at 588.58 kWhac and July at 582.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hays (Kansas) are December with an average of 415.58 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 478.63 kWhac and January at 479.43 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hays

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Weather Forecast for Hays, KS [5]

Wed Apr 24
68°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 29%
Thu Apr 25
62°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 80°F
High wind, near gale: 32 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 26
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 77°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 31%
Sat Apr 27
73°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 28%
Sun Apr 28
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
68°F
Few Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 21%

More about Hays

About Hays

The city of Hays, KS in Ellis County has an approximate population of 20,510. [6]

Hays Solar Power

Hays, KS Solar Energy

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

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