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Solar Power in 36045 (Kent, AL)

Solar Energy in 36045

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in 36045 with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 36045

Solar panels in 36045 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 36045

The total length of the day in 36045 (Kent, AL) today (May 04, 2024) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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36045 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 36045 (Kent, AL)

Solar Energy Data for 36045

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 36045.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 36045

Solar Radiation Data in 36045

Based on historical 36045 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 36045. [1]

The region associated with 36045 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 36045 that are always titled at the latitude of Kent (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.15 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.49 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 36045

Solar Radiation Data in 36045

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 36045.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 36045

Solar Radiation Data in 36045

The region associated with 36045 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 36045 is October with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 36045 are December with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.73 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 36045 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 36045

The average monthly solar radiation level in 36045, of 5.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 39% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% 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: 36045 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 36045 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 36045

Sunrise / Sunset in 36045

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 04, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:51 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:38
Solar Energy Statistics for 36045

Best Months for Solar in 36045

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 36045

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 36045 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 36045

The Power of Solar in 36045

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 36045. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 36045. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 36045

Solar Radiation Data in 36045

36045 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6003.34 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 36045 is October with an average of 556.51 kWhac, followed by May at 545.61 kWhac and April at 534.58 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 36045 are December with an average of 422 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 424.24 kWhac and January at 464.7 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 36045 [5]

Sat May 4
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 84°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 51%
Sun May 5
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 87°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 9%
Mon May 6
77°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 89%
Tue May 7
86°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 88°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 49%
Wed May 8
88°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 91°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 44%
Thu May 9
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 88°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 36045

About 36045

The ZIP code 36045 is associated with the city of Kent in Elmore County in Alabama.

36045 Solar Power

36045 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 36045, or for more solar-related resources for AL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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