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Solar Energy in Elk Creek, NE

Solar Energy in Elk Creek

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Elk Creek with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Elk Creek

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Elk Creek

The total length of the day in Elk Creek, NE today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Elk Creek, NE Solar Energy

Solar Power in Elk Creek, NE

Solar Energy Data in Elk Creek, NE

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Elk Creek, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Elk Creek

Based on historical Elk Creek, 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 Elk Creek. [1]

Elk Creek has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Elk Creek that are always titled at the latitude of Elk Creek (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.05 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.28 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.69 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 Elk Creek

Solar Radiation Data in Elk Creek, NE

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Elk Creek.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Elk Creek, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Elk Creek

Elk Creek, NE has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Elk Creek is September with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Elk Creek (Nebraska) are December with an average of 3.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Elk Creek vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Elk Creek

The average monthly solar radiation level in Elk Creek, NE, of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% 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: Elk Creek vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek

Sunrise / Sunset in Elk Creek

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Elk Creek

Best Months for Solar in Elk Creek

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Elk Creek

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Solar Power Output in Elk Creek

The Power of Solar in Elk Creek, NE

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Elk Creek, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Elk Creek

Elk Creek (NE) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5922.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Elk Creek is August with an average of 566.99 kWhac, followed by September at 558.74 kWhac and July at 556.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Elk Creek (Nebraska) are December with an average of 356.84 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 413.03 kWhac and January at 414.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Elk Creek

Elk Creek Electricity Costs

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Elk Creek Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Elk Creek, NE [5]

Thu Mar 28
57°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 44%
Fri Mar 29
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 55°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 47°F
High wind, near gale: 31 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Elk Creek

About Elk Creek

The village of Elk Creek, NE in Johnson County has an approximate population of 98. [6]

Elk Creek Solar Power

Elk Creek, NE Solar Energy

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

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