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Solar Energy in Richmond, LA

Solar Energy in Richmond

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Richmond with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Richmond

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Richmond

The total length of the day in Richmond, LA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Richmond, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Richmond, LA

Solar Energy Data in Richmond, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Richmond, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Richmond

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

Richmond has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Richmond that are always titled at the latitude of Richmond (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.61 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.47 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 Richmond

Solar Radiation Data in Richmond, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Richmond, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Richmond

Richmond, LA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Richmond is October with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Richmond (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.55 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Richmond

The average monthly solar radiation level in Richmond, LA, of 5.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Richmond vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Richmond

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Richmond

Best Months for Solar in Richmond

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.56 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Richmond

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the village of Richmond, LA at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Richmond

The Power of Solar in Richmond, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Richmond, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Richmond

Richmond (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5993.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Richmond is October with an average of 581.32 kWhac, followed by May at 543.85 kWhac and August at 532.76 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Richmond (Louisiana) are February with an average of 410.16 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 418.1 kWhac and November at 444.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Richmond

Richmond Electricity Costs

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Richmond Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Richmond, LA [5]

Thu Mar 28
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
72°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun Mar 31
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Richmond

About Richmond

The village of Richmond, LA in Madison County has an approximate population of 577. [6]

Richmond Solar Power

Richmond, LA Solar Energy

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

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