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Solar Energy in Waupun, WI

Solar Energy in Waupun

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Waupun with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Waupun

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Waupun

The total length of the day in Waupun, WI today (April 24, 2024) will be 13 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

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Waupun, WI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Waupun, WI

Solar Energy Data in Waupun, WI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Waupun, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Waupun

Based on historical Waupun, 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 Waupun. [1]

Waupun 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 Waupun that are always titled at the latitude of Waupun (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 Waupun

Solar Radiation Data in Waupun, WI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Waupun, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Waupun

Waupun, WI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Waupun is July with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Waupun (Wisconsin) are December with an average of 2.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.23 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Waupun

The average monthly solar radiation level in Waupun, WI, of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Waupun vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Waupun

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:57
Solar Energy Statistics for Waupun

Best Months for Solar in Waupun

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Waupun

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Solar Power Output in Waupun

The Power of Solar in Waupun, WI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Waupun, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Waupun

Waupun (WI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5505.4 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Waupun is July with an average of 583.2 kWhac, followed by May at 556.14 kWhac and August at 549.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Waupun (Wisconsin) are December with an average of 265.78 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 335.88 kWhac and January at 347.55 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Waupun

Waupun Electricity Costs

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Waupun Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Waupun, WI [5]

Wed Apr 24
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 3%
Thu Apr 25
52°F
Few Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 23%
Fri Apr 26
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about Waupun

About Waupun

The city of Waupun, WI in Fond du Lac County has an approximate population of 11,340. [6]

Waupun Solar Power

Waupun, WI Solar Energy

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

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