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Solar Power in 71466 (Otis, LA)

Solar Energy in 71466

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in 71466 with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71466

Solar panels in 71466 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71466

The total length of the day in 71466 (Otis, LA) today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 71466 (Otis, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71466

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71466.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71466

Solar Radiation Data in 71466

Based on historical 71466 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71466. [1]

The region associated with 71466 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71466 that are always titled at the latitude of Otis (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.38 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 71466

Solar Radiation Data in 71466

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71466.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71466

Solar Radiation Data in 71466

The region associated with 71466 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 71466 is October with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71466 are January with an average of 4.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.37 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71466 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71466

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71466, 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: 71466 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71466 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 71466

Sunrise / Sunset in 71466

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:35 am
    • Sunset: 7:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:9
Solar Energy Statistics for 71466

Best Months for Solar in 71466

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (4.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71466

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71466 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71466

The Power of Solar in 71466

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71466. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71466. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71466

Solar Radiation Data in 71466

71466 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5790.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71466 is October with an average of 551.03 kWhac, followed by May at 526.11 kWhac and August at 514.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71466 are February with an average of 408.74 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 420.46 kWhac and January at 421.76 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71466 [5]

Sat Apr 20
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
67°F
Few Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 21%
Tue Apr 23
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 79°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 24
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 91%
Thu Apr 25
82°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 71466

About 71466

The ZIP code 71466 is associated with the city of Otis in Rapides County in Louisiana.

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71466 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71466, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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