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Solar Power in 42286 (Trenton, KY)

Solar Energy in 42286

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 42286 with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 42286

Solar panels in 42286 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 42286

The total length of the day in 42286 (Trenton, KY) today (May 03, 2024) will be 13 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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42286 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 42286 (Trenton, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 42286

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 42286.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 42286

Solar Radiation Data in 42286

Based on historical 42286 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 42286. [1]

The region associated with 42286 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 42286 that are always titled at the latitude of Trenton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.23 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.09 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 42286

Solar Radiation Data in 42286

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 42286.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 42286

Solar Radiation Data in 42286

The region associated with 42286 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 42286 is July with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 42286 are December with an average of 3.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 42286 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 42286

The average monthly solar radiation level in 42286, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 42286 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 42286 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 42286

Sunrise / Sunset in 42286

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:51
Solar Energy Statistics for 42286

Best Months for Solar in 42286

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 42286

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 42286 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 42286

The Power of Solar in 42286

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 42286. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 42286. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 42286

Solar Radiation Data in 42286

42286 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5543.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 42286 is August with an average of 528.93 kWhac, followed by July at 523.42 kWhac and October at 516.52 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 42286 are December with an average of 325.83 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 376 kWhac and November at 381.82 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 42286 [5]

Fri May 3
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 75°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sat May 4
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 59%
Sun May 5
77°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 49%
Mon May 6
77°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 86%
Tue May 7
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 8
82°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 78%

More about 42286

About 42286

The ZIP code 42286 is associated with the city of Trenton in Todd County in Kentucky.

42286 Solar Power

42286 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 42286, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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