Based on historical Riley, 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 Riley.[1]
Riley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Riley that are always titled at the latitude of Riley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.22 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.42 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]
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 Riley
Solar Radiation Data in Riley, KS
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Riley.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Riley, KS
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Solar Power Comparison: Riley vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Riley
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Solar Power: vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Riley 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Riley, KS at this current time.
However, Riley is in Riley County and Riley County has at least 0 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in Riley
The Power of Solar in Riley, KS
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Riley (ks). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Riley. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Riley, KS
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Cost of Utilities in Riley
Riley Electricity Costs
Electricity prices (residential) in Riley averaged 12.22 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in December 2020, which was about 5% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.80¢/kWh in December. [3]
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Riley Natural Gas Costs
Natural gas prices (residential) in Kansas averaged $8.24 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in December 2020, which was approximately 15% less than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.73 per Mcf in December. [4]
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
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Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 99%
More about Riley
About Riley
The city of Riley, KS in Riley County has an approximate population of 939. [6]
Riley, KS Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Riley, KS, or for more solar-related resources for Riley, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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