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Solar Energy in Oakridge, OR

Solar Energy in Oakridge

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Oakridge with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oakridge

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oakridge

The total length of the day in Oakridge, OR today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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Oakridge, OR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oakridge, OR

Solar Energy Data in Oakridge, OR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oakridge, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Oakridge

Based on historical Oakridge, 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 Oakridge. [1]

Oakridge has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oakridge that are always titled at the latitude of Oakridge (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.83 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.79 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 Oakridge

Solar Radiation Data in Oakridge, OR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oakridge, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Oakridge

Oakridge, OR has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oakridge is July with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.96 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oakridge (Oregon) are December with an average of 2.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.61 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Oakridge

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oakridge, OR, of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Oakridge vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Oakridge

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:15 am
    • Sunset: 8:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:46
Solar Energy Statistics for Oakridge

Best Months for Solar in Oakridge

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.53 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oakridge

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Solar Power Output in Oakridge

The Power of Solar in Oakridge, OR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oakridge, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Oakridge

Oakridge (OR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5189.01 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oakridge is July with an average of 648.27 kWhac, followed by August at 622 kWhac and June at 550.2 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oakridge (Oregon) are December with an average of 235.09 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 247.01 kWhac and January at 274.64 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oakridge

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Weather Forecast for Oakridge, OR [5]

Sat Apr 20
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sun Apr 21
58°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 22
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 23
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu Apr 25
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Oakridge

About Oakridge

The city of Oakridge, OR in Lane County has an approximate population of 3,205. [6]

Oakridge Solar Power

Oakridge, OR Solar Energy

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

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