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Solar Energy in Beaverton, OR

Solar Energy in Beaverton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Beaverton with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Beaverton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Beaverton

The total length of the day in Beaverton, OR today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Beaverton, OR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Beaverton, OR

Solar Energy Data in Beaverton, OR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Beaverton, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Beaverton

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

Beaverton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Beaverton that are always titled at the latitude of Beaverton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.15 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.57 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 Beaverton

Solar Radiation Data in Beaverton, OR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Beaverton, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Beaverton

Beaverton, OR has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Beaverton is July with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.35 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Beaverton (Oregon) are December with an average of 1.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.19 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Beaverton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Beaverton, OR, of 4.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 8% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 36% 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: Beaverton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Beaverton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Beaverton

Best Months for Solar in Beaverton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.65 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Beaverton

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Solar Power Output in Beaverton

The Power of Solar in Beaverton, OR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Beaverton, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Beaverton

Beaverton (OR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4688.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Beaverton is July with an average of 586.62 kWhac, followed by August at 570.18 kWhac and June at 504.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Beaverton (Oregon) are December with an average of 179.36 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 210.6 kWhac and January at 232.26 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Beaverton

Beaverton Electricity Costs

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Beaverton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Beaverton, OR [5]

Mon Mar 18
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 71°F
Calm: 3 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 9%
Tue Mar 19
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 9%
Wed Mar 20
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 21
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Beaverton

About Beaverton

The city of Beaverton, OR in Washington County has an approximate population of 89,803. [6]

Beaverton Solar Power

Beaverton, OR Solar Energy

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

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