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Solar Energy in Shawnee, KS

Solar Energy in Shawnee

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Shawnee with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Shawnee

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Shawnee

The total length of the day in Shawnee, KS today (April 24, 2024) will be 13 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Shawnee, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Shawnee, KS

Solar Energy Data in Shawnee, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Shawnee, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Shawnee

Based on historical Shawnee, 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 Shawnee. [1]

Shawnee has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Shawnee that are always titled at the latitude of Shawnee (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.95 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.23 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.55 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 Shawnee

Solar Radiation Data in Shawnee, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Shawnee, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Shawnee

Shawnee, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Shawnee is August with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.18 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Shawnee (Kansas) are December with an average of 3.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.21 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Shawnee

The average monthly solar radiation level in Shawnee, KS, of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Shawnee vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Shawnee

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Shawnee

Best Months for Solar in Shawnee

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Shawnee

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Solar Power Output in Shawnee

The Power of Solar in Shawnee, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Shawnee, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Shawnee

Shawnee (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5945.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Shawnee is August with an average of 572.86 kWhac, followed by July at 567.36 kWhac and May at 547.09 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Shawnee (Kansas) are December with an average of 372.63 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 430.25 kWhac and November at 441.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Shawnee

Shawnee Electricity Costs

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Shawnee Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Shawnee, KS [5]

Wed Apr 24
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 74%
Thu Apr 25
56°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 26
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
73°F
Very Heavy Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 44%
Mon Apr 29
63°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 25%

More about Shawnee

About Shawnee

The city of Shawnee, KS in Johnson County has an approximate population of 62,209. [6]

Shawnee Solar Power

Shawnee, KS Solar Energy

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

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