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Solar Energy in Eugene, OR

Solar Energy in Eugene

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Eugene with an average of 6.7 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Eugene

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Eugene

The total length of the day in Eugene, OR today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Eugene, OR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Eugene, OR

Solar Energy Data in Eugene, OR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Eugene, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Eugene

Based on historical Eugene, 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 Eugene. [1]

Eugene has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Eugene that are always titled at the latitude of Eugene (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.46 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 Eugene

Solar Radiation Data in Eugene, OR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Eugene, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Eugene

Eugene, OR has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Eugene is July with an average of 6.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.7 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Eugene (Oregon) are December with an average of 1.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.03 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Eugene

The average monthly solar radiation level in Eugene, OR, of 4.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 11% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 34% 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: Eugene vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Eugene

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Eugene

Best Months for Solar in Eugene

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Eugene

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Solar Power Output in Eugene

The Power of Solar in Eugene, OR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Eugene, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Eugene

Eugene (OR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4790.66 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Eugene is July with an average of 602.77 kWhac, followed by August at 599.47 kWhac and September at 520.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Eugene (Oregon) are December with an average of 178.29 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 195.93 kWhac and January at 209 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Eugene

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Eugene Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Eugene, OR [5]

Thu Mar 28
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Mar 31
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 35%
Mon Apr 1
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 42%
Tue Apr 2
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about Eugene

About Eugene

The city of Eugene, OR in Lane County has an approximate population of 156,185. [6]

Eugene Solar Power

Eugene, OR Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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