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Solar Energy in Merriam, KS

Solar Energy in Merriam

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Merriam with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Merriam

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Merriam

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

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Merriam, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Merriam, KS

Solar Energy Data in Merriam, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Merriam, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Merriam

Based on historical Merriam, 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 Merriam. [1]

Merriam has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Merriam that are always titled at the latitude of Merriam (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.97 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.25 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.58 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 Merriam

Solar Radiation Data in Merriam, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Merriam, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Merriam

Merriam, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Merriam is August with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Merriam (Kansas) are December with an average of 3.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 4.31 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Merriam

The average monthly solar radiation level in Merriam, KS, of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Merriam vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Merriam

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:06 am
    • Sunset: 7:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Merriam

Best Months for Solar in Merriam

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Merriam

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Solar Power Output in Merriam

The Power of Solar in Merriam, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Merriam, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Merriam

Merriam (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5837.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Merriam is August with an average of 559.44 kWhac, followed by July at 553.65 kWhac and May at 540.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Merriam (Kansas) are December with an average of 374.9 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 417.82 kWhac and February at 419.41 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Merriam

Merriam Electricity Costs

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Merriam Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Merriam, KS [5]

Fri Mar 29
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 65%
Sun Mar 31
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Merriam

About Merriam

The city of Merriam, KS in Johnson County has an approximate population of 11,003. [6]

Merriam Solar Power

Merriam, KS Solar Energy

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

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