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Solar Energy in Taft, OK

Solar Energy in Taft

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Taft with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Taft

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Taft

The total length of the day in Taft, OK today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Taft, OK Solar Energy

Solar Power in Taft, OK

Solar Energy Data in Taft, OK

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Taft, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Taft

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

Taft has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Taft that are always titled at the latitude of Taft (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.11 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.48 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.78 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 Taft

Solar Radiation Data in Taft, OK

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Taft, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Taft

Taft, OK has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Taft is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.27 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 Taft (Oklahoma) are December with an average of 4.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.47 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Taft

The average monthly solar radiation level in Taft, OK, of 5.32 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: Taft vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Taft

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:11 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Taft

Best Months for Solar in Taft

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.81 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Taft

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Solar Power Output in Taft

The Power of Solar in Taft, OK

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Taft, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Taft

Taft (OK) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5967.19 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Taft is August with an average of 570.57 kWhac, followed by July at 563.04 kWhac and September at 539 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Taft (Oklahoma) are February with an average of 419.01 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 419.35 kWhac and January at 448.79 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Taft

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Taft Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Taft, OK [5]

Fri Mar 29
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 72°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
74°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 30%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
71°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 6%
Wed Apr 3
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Taft

About Taft

The town of Taft, OK in Muskogee County has an approximate population of 250. [6]

Taft Solar Power

Taft, OK Solar Energy

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

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