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Solar Energy in Plainville, KS

Solar Energy in Plainville

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Plainville with an average of 6.6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Plainville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Plainville

The total length of the day in Plainville, KS today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Plainville, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Plainville, KS

Solar Energy Data in Plainville, 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 Plainville, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Plainville

Based on historical Plainville, 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 Plainville. [1]

Plainville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 15% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Plainville that are always titled at the latitude of Plainville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.62 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.42 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 Plainville

Solar Radiation Data in Plainville, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Plainville, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Plainville

Plainville, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Plainville is August with an average of 6.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.5 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Plainville (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Plainville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Plainville, KS, of 5.69 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: Plainville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Plainville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:43 am
    • Sunset: 8:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Plainville

Best Months for Solar in Plainville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.02 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Plainville

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Solar Power Output in Plainville

The Power of Solar in Plainville, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Plainville, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Plainville

Plainville (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6430.79 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Plainville is August with an average of 600.7 kWhac, followed by May at 587.36 kWhac and July at 586.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Plainville (Kansas) are December with an average of 415.88 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 463.47 kWhac and February at 463.54 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Plainville

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Weather Forecast for Plainville, KS [5]

Thu Apr 25
58°F
Very Heavy Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 70°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 26
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Strong breeze: 31 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 41%
Sat Apr 27
71°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 48%
Sun Apr 28
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 29
71°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 51%
Tue Apr 30
79°F
Few Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 22%

More about Plainville

About Plainville

The city of Plainville, KS in Rooks County has an approximate population of 1,903. [6]

Plainville Solar Power

Plainville, KS Solar Energy

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

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