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Solar Energy in Madison, MO

Solar Energy in Madison

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Madison with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Madison

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Madison

The total length of the day in Madison, MO today (October 15, 2024) will be 11 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

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Madison, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Madison, MO

Solar Energy Data in Madison, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Madison, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Madison

Based on historical Madison, MO data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Madison. [1]

Madison has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Madison that are always titled at the latitude of Madison (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.9 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.21 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.46 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 Madison

Solar Radiation Data in Madison, MO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Madison, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Madison

Madison, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Madison is September with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Madison (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Madison

The average monthly solar radiation level in Madison, MO, of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: Madison vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Madison

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 15, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 6:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:12
Solar Energy Statistics for Madison

Best Months for Solar in Madison

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Madison

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Solar Power Output in Madison

The Power of Solar in Madison, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Madison, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Madison

Madison (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5840.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Madison is July with an average of 562.84 kWhac, followed by September at 554.34 kWhac and August at 550.8 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Madison (Missouri) are December with an average of 358.38 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 397.22 kWhac and January at 408.21 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Madison

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Weather Forecast for Madison, MO [5]

Tue Oct 15
52°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 43%
Wed Oct 16
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Oct 17
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Oct 18
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Oct 19
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun Oct 20
73°F
Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 16%

More about Madison

About Madison

The city of Madison, MO in Monroe County has an approximate population of 554. [6]

Madison Solar Power

Madison, MO Solar Energy

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

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