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Solar Energy in Madras, OR

Solar Energy in Madras

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Madras with an average of 7.46 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Madras

Solar panels in Madras that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Madras

The total length of the day in Madras, OR today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Madras, OR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Madras, OR

Solar Energy Data in Madras, OR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Madras, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Madras

Based on historical Madras, OR data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Madras. [1]

Madras has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Madras that are always titled at the latitude of Madras (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.49 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 Madras

Solar Radiation Data in Madras, OR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Madras, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Madras

Madras, OR has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Madras is August with an average of 7.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.43 kWh/m2/day and June at 7.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Madras (Oregon) are December with an average of 2.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.55 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Madras

The average monthly solar radiation level in Madras, OR, of 5.29 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: Madras vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Madras

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Madras

Best Months for Solar in Madras

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.73 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Madras

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Solar Power Output in Madras

The Power of Solar in Madras, OR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Madras, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Madras

Madras (OR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5962.66 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Madras is July with an average of 682.21 kWhac, followed by August at 679.1 kWhac and June at 633.72 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Madras (Oregon) are January with an average of 259.38 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 261.25 kWhac and November at 325.83 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Madras

Madras Electricity Costs

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Madras Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Madras, OR [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sun Mar 31
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 50%
Mon Apr 1
60°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 12%
Tue Apr 2
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Madras

About Madras

The city of Madras, OR in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 6,046. [6]

Madras Solar Power

Madras, OR Solar Energy

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

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