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Solar Energy in Forbes, ND

Solar Energy in Forbes

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Forbes with an average of 6.66 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Forbes

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Forbes

The total length of the day in Forbes, ND today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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Forbes, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Forbes, ND

Solar Energy Data in Forbes, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Forbes, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Forbes

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

Forbes has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Forbes that are always titled at the latitude of Forbes (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.92 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.52 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 Forbes

Solar Radiation Data in Forbes, ND

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Forbes, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Forbes

Forbes, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Forbes is July with an average of 6.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.41 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Forbes (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Forbes

The average monthly solar radiation level in Forbes, ND, of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Forbes vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Forbes

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:41
Solar Energy Statistics for Forbes

Best Months for Solar in Forbes

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.74 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Forbes

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Solar Power Output in Forbes

The Power of Solar in Forbes, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Forbes, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Forbes

Forbes (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5718.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Forbes is July with an average of 617.39 kWhac, followed by August at 594.62 kWhac and May at 565 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Forbes (North Dakota) are December with an average of 292.96 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 320.16 kWhac and November at 352.25 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Forbes

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Weather Forecast for Forbes, ND [5]

Fri Mar 29
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
34°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sun Mar 31
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 88%
Mon Apr 1
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 3%
Wed Apr 3
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 10%

More about Forbes

About Forbes

The city of Forbes, ND in Dickey County has an approximate population of 53. [6]

Forbes Solar Power

Forbes, ND Solar Energy

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

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