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Solar Energy in Waco, MO

Solar Energy in Waco

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Waco with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Waco

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Waco

The total length of the day in Waco, MO today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Waco, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Waco, MO

Solar Energy Data in Waco, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Waco, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Waco

Based on historical Waco, 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 Waco. [1]

Waco has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Waco that are always titled at the latitude of Waco (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.36 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.62 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 Waco

Solar Radiation Data in Waco, MO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Waco, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Waco

Waco, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Waco is July with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.14 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Waco (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Waco

The average monthly solar radiation level in Waco, MO, of 5.29 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: Waco vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Waco

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Waco

Best Months for Solar in Waco

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.58 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Waco

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Solar Power Output in Waco

The Power of Solar in Waco, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Waco, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Waco

Waco (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5957.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Waco is July with an average of 564.11 kWhac, followed by August at 549.49 kWhac and June at 536.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Waco (Missouri) are December with an average of 376.55 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 426.03 kWhac and February at 446.65 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Waco

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Waco Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Waco, MO [5]

Fri Mar 29
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Mar 30
67°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 48%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 72°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 71°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 79%
Wed Apr 3
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Waco

About Waco

The city of Waco, MO in Jasper County has an approximate population of 87. [6]

Waco Solar Power

Waco, MO Solar Energy

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

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