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Solar Power in 71430 (Forest Hill, LA)

Solar Energy in 71430

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in 71430 with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71430

Solar panels in 71430 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71430

The total length of the day in 71430 (Forest Hill, LA) today (May 07, 2024) will be 13 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 71430 (Forest Hill, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71430

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71430.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71430

Solar Radiation Data in 71430

Based on historical 71430 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71430. [1]

The region associated with 71430 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71430 that are always titled at the latitude of Forest Hill (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.34 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 71430

Solar Radiation Data in 71430

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71430.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71430

Solar Radiation Data in 71430

The region associated with 71430 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 71430 is October with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71430 are December with an average of 4.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.48 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71430 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71430

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71430, of 5.31 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: 71430 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71430 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 71430

Sunrise / Sunset in 71430

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:18 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:36
Solar Energy Statistics for 71430

Best Months for Solar in 71430

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (4.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71430

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71430 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71430

The Power of Solar in 71430

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71430. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71430. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71430

Solar Radiation Data in 71430

71430 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5788.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71430 is October with an average of 550.28 kWhac, followed by May at 513.42 kWhac and August at 512.33 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71430 are December with an average of 421.42 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 426.92 kWhac and January at 434.52 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71430 [5]

Tue May 7
84°F
Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 73%
Wed May 8
90°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 73°F
Max: 91°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 82%
Thu May 9
89°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 93°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 10
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 71%
Sat May 11
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun May 12
62°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 71430

About 71430

The ZIP code 71430 is associated with the city of Forest Hill in Rapides County in Louisiana.

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71430 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71430, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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