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Solar Energy in Decatur, AL

Solar Energy in Decatur

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Solar Panels in Decatur

Solar panels in Decatur that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Decatur

The total length of the day in Decatur, AL today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Decatur, AL

Solar Energy Data in Decatur, AL

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Solar Energy Analysis for Decatur, AL

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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 Decatur

Solar Radiation Data in Decatur, AL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Decatur, AL

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

Solar Power Levels in Decatur

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Solar Power: Decatur vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Decatur solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Decatur

Sunrise / Sunset in Decatur

Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:01 am
- Sunset: 7:29 pm
- Length of Day: 13:28

Best Months for Solar in Decatur

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Solar Panel Installs in Decatur

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Solar Power Output in Decatur

The Power of Solar in Decatur, AL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Decatur, AL

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Cost of Utilities in Decatur

Decatur Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Decatur

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Decatur Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Decatur, AL ^[5]

Thu Apr 25

71°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 73°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 93%

Fri Apr 26

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 87%

Sat Apr 27

74°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 97%

Sun Apr 28

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 3%

Mon Apr 29

79°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 73%

Tue Apr 30

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about Decatur

About Decatur

The city of Decatur, AL in Morgan County has an approximate population of 55,683. ^[6]

Decatur, AL Solar Energy

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