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Solar Energy in Brandon, WI

Solar Energy in Brandon

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Brandon with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Brandon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Brandon

The total length of the day in Brandon, WI today (April 28, 2024) will be 14 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Brandon, WI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Brandon, WI

Solar Energy Data in Brandon, WI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Brandon, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Brandon

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

Brandon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Brandon that are always titled at the latitude of Brandon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.33 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.68 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 Brandon

Solar Radiation Data in Brandon, WI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Brandon, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Brandon

Brandon, WI 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 Brandon is July with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Brandon (Wisconsin) are December with an average of 2.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Brandon

The average monthly solar radiation level in Brandon, WI, 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: Brandon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Brandon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:48 am
    • Sunset: 7:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Brandon

Best Months for Solar in Brandon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Brandon

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Solar Power Output in Brandon

The Power of Solar in Brandon, WI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Brandon, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Brandon

Brandon (WI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5439.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Brandon is July with an average of 566.94 kWhac, followed by June at 556.27 kWhac and May at 551.06 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Brandon (Wisconsin) are December with an average of 276.4 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 306.21 kWhac and November at 339.8 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Brandon

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Brandon Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Brandon, WI [5]

Sun Apr 28
43°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed May 1
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu May 2
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Brandon

About Brandon

The village of Brandon, WI in Fond du Lac County has an approximate population of 879. [6]

Brandon Solar Power

Brandon, WI Solar Energy

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

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