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Solar Energy in West Mineral, KS

Solar Energy in West Mineral

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in West Mineral with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in West Mineral

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

Sunrise & Sunset in West Mineral

The total length of the day in West Mineral, KS today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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West Mineral, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in West Mineral, KS

Solar Energy Data in West Mineral, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for West Mineral, KS

Solar Radiation Data in West Mineral

Based on historical West Mineral, 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 West Mineral. [1]

West Mineral has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in West Mineral that are always titled at the latitude of West Mineral (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.03 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.66 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 West Mineral

Solar Radiation Data in West Mineral, KS

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in West Mineral.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for West Mineral, KS

Solar Radiation Data in West Mineral

West Mineral, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in West Mineral is September with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in West Mineral (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.27 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: West Mineral vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in West Mineral

The average monthly solar radiation level in West Mineral, KS, of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: West Mineral vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average West Mineral 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 West Mineral

Sunrise / Sunset in West Mineral

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 7:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for West Mineral

Best Months for Solar in West Mineral

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.62 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in West Mineral

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Solar Power Output in West Mineral

The Power of Solar in West Mineral, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for West Mineral, KS

Solar Radiation Data in West Mineral

West Mineral (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6025.23 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in West Mineral is July with an average of 557.01 kWhac, followed by September at 550.87 kWhac and August at 543.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in West Mineral (Kansas) are December with an average of 414.23 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 435.44 kWhac and February at 439.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in West Mineral

West Mineral Electricity Costs

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West Mineral Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for West Mineral, KS [5]

Fri Mar 29
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Mar 30
67°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 49%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 85%
Wed Apr 3
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about West Mineral

About West Mineral

The city of West Mineral, KS in Cherokee County has an approximate population of 185. [6]

West Mineral Solar Power

West Mineral, KS Solar Energy

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

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