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Solar Energy in Montgomery, AL

Solar Energy in Montgomery

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Montgomery with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Montgomery

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Montgomery

The total length of the day in Montgomery, AL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Montgomery, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Montgomery, AL

Solar Energy Data in Montgomery, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Montgomery, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Montgomery

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

Montgomery has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Montgomery that are always titled at the latitude of Montgomery (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.2 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.63 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.51 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 Montgomery

Solar Radiation Data in Montgomery, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Montgomery, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Montgomery

Montgomery, AL 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 Montgomery is October with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Montgomery (Alabama) are December with an average of 4.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.73 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Montgomery

The average monthly solar radiation level in Montgomery, AL, 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: Montgomery vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Montgomery

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:37 am
    • Sunset: 7:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Montgomery

Best Months for Solar in Montgomery

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Montgomery

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Solar Power Output in Montgomery

The Power of Solar in Montgomery, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Montgomery, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Montgomery

Montgomery (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6008.91 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Montgomery is October with an average of 556 kWhac, followed by May at 541.39 kWhac and March at 525.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Montgomery (Alabama) are December with an average of 429.25 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 443.86 kWhac and January at 462.01 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Montgomery

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Weather Forecast for Montgomery, AL [5]

Thu Mar 28
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Montgomery

About Montgomery

The city of Montgomery, AL in Montgomery County has an approximate population of 205,764. [6]

Montgomery Solar Power

Montgomery, AL Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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