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Solar Energy in Rolla, KS

Solar Energy in Rolla

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Rolla with an average of 6.82 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rolla

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rolla

The total length of the day in Rolla, KS today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Rolla, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rolla, KS

Solar Energy Data in Rolla, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rolla, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Rolla

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

Rolla has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rolla that are always titled at the latitude of Rolla (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.26 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 Rolla

Solar Radiation Data in Rolla, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rolla, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Rolla

Rolla, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rolla is July with an average of 6.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.81 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rolla (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.13 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rolla

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rolla, KS, of 6.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 56% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: Rolla vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rolla

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 8:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Rolla

Best Months for Solar in Rolla

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.51 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rolla

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Solar Power Output in Rolla

The Power of Solar in Rolla, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rolla, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Rolla

Rolla (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6893.56 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rolla is July with an average of 615.32 kWhac, followed by May at 615.15 kWhac and March at 614.36 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rolla (Kansas) are February with an average of 482.58 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 505.67 kWhac and January at 513.61 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rolla

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Weather Forecast for Rolla, KS [5]

Fri Apr 26
72°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 71%
Sat Apr 27
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 77°F
High wind, near gale: 32 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Apr 29
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 8%
Tue Apr 30
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 86°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 1%
Wed May 1
81°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 91°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Rolla

About Rolla

The city of Rolla, KS in Morton County has an approximate population of 442. [6]

Rolla Solar Power

Rolla, KS Solar Energy

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

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