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Solar Energy in Rock River, WY

Solar Energy in Rock River

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Rock River with an average of 6.62 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rock River

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rock River

The total length of the day in Rock River, WY today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Rock River, WY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rock River, WY

Solar Energy Data in Rock River, WY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rock River, WY

Solar Radiation Data in Rock River

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

Rock River has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 21% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rock River that are always titled at the latitude of Rock River (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.19 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.57 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 Rock River

Solar Radiation Data in Rock River, WY

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Rock River.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rock River, WY

Solar Radiation Data in Rock River

Rock River, WY has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rock River is June with an average of 6.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.57 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rock River (Wyoming) are December with an average of 3.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Rock River vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Rock River

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rock River, WY, of 5.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: Rock River vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Rock River 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 Rock River

Sunrise / Sunset in Rock River

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Rock River

Best Months for Solar in Rock River

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (7.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rock River

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Solar Power Output in Rock River

The Power of Solar in Rock River, WY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rock River, WY

Solar Radiation Data in Rock River

Rock River (WY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6113.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rock River is June with an average of 593.84 kWhac, followed by July at 593.47 kWhac and August at 587.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rock River (Wyoming) are December with an average of 357.46 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 401.7 kWhac and February at 410.48 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rock River

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Weather Forecast for Rock River, WY [5]

Fri Mar 29
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
43°F
Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 43°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
48°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 1
29°F
Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 34°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
35°F
Few Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 13%
Wed Apr 3
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Rock River

About Rock River

The town of Rock River, WY in Albany County has an approximate population of 245. [6]

Rock River Solar Power

Rock River, WY Solar Energy

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

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