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Solar Energy in Elgin, NE

Solar Energy in Elgin

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Elgin with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Elgin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Elgin

The total length of the day in Elgin, NE today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Elgin, NE Solar Energy

Solar Power in Elgin, NE

Solar Energy Data in Elgin, NE

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Elgin, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Elgin

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

Elgin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Elgin that are always titled at the latitude of Elgin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.2 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.75 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 Elgin

Solar Radiation Data in Elgin, NE

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Elgin, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Elgin

Elgin, NE has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Elgin is July with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.21 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Elgin (Nebraska) are December with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Elgin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Elgin, NE, of 5.14 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: Elgin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Elgin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Elgin

Best Months for Solar in Elgin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.68 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Elgin

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Solar Power Output in Elgin

The Power of Solar in Elgin, NE

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Elgin, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Elgin

Elgin (NE) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5881.09 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Elgin is July with an average of 586.58 kWhac, followed by August at 573.19 kWhac and September at 553 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Elgin (Nebraska) are December with an average of 356.83 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 391.54 kWhac and February at 398 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Elgin

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Elgin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Elgin, NE [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 36%
Fri Mar 29
56°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
44°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
34°F
Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 38°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 71%

More about Elgin

About Elgin

The city of Elgin, NE in Antelope County has an approximate population of 661. [6]

Elgin Solar Power

Elgin, NE Solar Energy

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

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