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Solar Power in 71003 (Athens, LA)

Solar Energy in 71003

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 71003 with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71003

Solar panels in 71003 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71003

The total length of the day in 71003 (Athens, LA) today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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71003 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 71003 (Athens, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71003

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71003.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71003

Solar Radiation Data in 71003

Based on historical 71003 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71003. [1]

The region associated with 71003 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71003 that are always titled at the latitude of Athens (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.01 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.51 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.37 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 71003

Solar Radiation Data in 71003

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71003.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71003

Solar Radiation Data in 71003

The region associated with 71003 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 71003 is September with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71003 are December with an average of 4.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71003 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71003

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71003, of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: 71003 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71003 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 71003

Sunrise / Sunset in 71003

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:38 am
    • Sunset: 7:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:6
Solar Energy Statistics for 71003

Best Months for Solar in 71003

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71003

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71003 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71003

The Power of Solar in 71003

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71003. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71003. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71003

Solar Radiation Data in 71003

71003 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5657.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71003 is August with an average of 512.75 kWhac, followed by September at 511.37 kWhac and July at 508.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71003 are December with an average of 388.75 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 406 kWhac and January at 416.06 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71003 [5]

Thu Apr 18
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 86°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 88%
Tue Apr 23
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 71003

About 71003

The ZIP code 71003 is associated with the city of Athens in Claiborne County in Louisiana.

71003 Solar Power

71003 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71003, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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