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Solar Energy in Oberlin, KS

Solar Energy in Oberlin

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Oberlin with an average of 6.59 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oberlin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oberlin

The total length of the day in Oberlin, KS today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Oberlin, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oberlin, KS

Solar Energy Data in Oberlin, 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 Oberlin, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Oberlin

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

Oberlin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 16% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oberlin that are always titled at the latitude of Oberlin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.65 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.55 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 Oberlin

Solar Radiation Data in Oberlin, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oberlin, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Oberlin

Oberlin, 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 Oberlin is August with an average of 6.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.55 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oberlin (Kansas) are December with an average of 3.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Oberlin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oberlin, 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: Oberlin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Oberlin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 8:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Oberlin

Best Months for Solar in Oberlin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oberlin

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Solar Power Output in Oberlin

The Power of Solar in Oberlin, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oberlin, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Oberlin

Oberlin (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6468.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oberlin is August with an average of 605.75 kWhac, followed by July at 591.49 kWhac and March at 587.18 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oberlin (Kansas) are December with an average of 405.54 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 467.95 kWhac and November at 470.72 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oberlin

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Weather Forecast for Oberlin, KS [5]

Fri Apr 19
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
36°F
Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 22
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 16%
Tue Apr 23
62°F
Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 21%
Wed Apr 24
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 14%

More about Oberlin

About Oberlin

The city of Oberlin, KS in Decatur County has an approximate population of 1,788. [6]

Oberlin Solar Power

Oberlin, KS Solar Energy

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

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