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Solar Power in Nebraska
Solar Energy Levels in Nebraska
The average monthly solar radiation level in Nebraska's capital city, Lincoln, of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Nebraska values listed here are based on the capital, Lincoln.
Solar Radiation in Nebraska
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Nebraska solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one 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).
→ Nebraska values listed here are based on the capital, Lincoln.
Solar Installs in Nebraska
Solar Panel Installations in Nebraska
A look at solar installs in Nebraska. The chart below visualizes install totals for the top five counties in NE vs. the cumulative install total of rest of NE counties combined.
Breakdown of Solar Installs in Nebraska
There are currently at least 0 solar panel installations throughout the state of Nebraska right now. [1]
Top Five Solar Install Counties in Nebraska
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Everywhere Else: 0 solar installs
Note: Install totals presented here are those voluntarily contributed from a variety of sources including solar incentive programs, utilities, installers, and the general public. [1] Data for some states is thinner than others.
Cost of Utilities in Nebraska
Nebraska Electricity Costs
Residential electricity prices in Nebraska averaged 9.41 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in January 2021, which was approximately 26% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.69¢/kWh in January. [2]
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Nebraska Natural Gas Costs
Residential natural gas prices in Nebraska averaged $7.01 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in January 2021, which was about 28% less than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.74 per Mcf in January. [3]
More about Nebraska
About Nebraska
Nebraska ranks 37th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 1,826,341. [4]
Solar Energy in NE
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in Nebraska, or for additional solar-related resources in NE, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
The largest solar power plant in the world covers 1000 acres & is located in the Mojave Desert in California.