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Solar Energy in Orange Beach, AL

Solar Energy in Orange Beach

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Orange Beach with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Orange Beach

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Orange Beach

The total length of the day in Orange Beach, AL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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Orange Beach, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Orange Beach, AL

Solar Energy Data in Orange Beach, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Orange Beach, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Orange Beach

Based on historical Orange Beach, 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 Orange Beach. [1]

Orange Beach has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Orange Beach that are always titled at the latitude of Orange Beach (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.95 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 Orange Beach

Solar Radiation Data in Orange Beach, AL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Orange Beach.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Orange Beach, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Orange Beach

Orange Beach, 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 Orange Beach is October with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Orange Beach (Alabama) are December with an average of 4.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.68 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Orange Beach vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Orange Beach

The average monthly solar radiation level in Orange Beach, 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: Orange Beach vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach

Sunrise / Sunset in Orange Beach

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:43 am
    • Sunset: 7:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:24
Solar Energy Statistics for Orange Beach

Best Months for Solar in Orange Beach

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Orange Beach

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Solar Power Output in Orange Beach

The Power of Solar in Orange Beach, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Orange Beach, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Orange Beach

Orange Beach (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6030.25 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Orange Beach is October with an average of 568.21 kWhac, followed by May at 546.64 kWhac and April at 535.8 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Orange Beach (Alabama) are December with an average of 429.39 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 453.22 kWhac and February at 460.16 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Orange Beach

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Orange Beach Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Orange Beach, AL [5]

Thu Mar 28
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Orange Beach

About Orange Beach

The city of Orange Beach, AL in Baldwin County has an approximate population of 5,441. [6]

Orange Beach Solar Power

Orange Beach, AL Solar Energy

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

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