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Solar Energy in Carolina, AL

Solar Energy in Carolina

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Carolina with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Carolina

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Carolina

The total length of the day in Carolina, AL today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

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Carolina, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Carolina, AL

Solar Energy Data in Carolina, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Carolina, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Carolina

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

Carolina has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Carolina that are always titled at the latitude of Carolina (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.27 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.72 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.59 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 Carolina

Solar Radiation Data in Carolina, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Carolina, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Carolina

Carolina, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Carolina is April with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.81 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 Carolina (Alabama) are January with an average of 4.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.69 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Carolina

The average monthly solar radiation level in Carolina, AL, of 5.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: Carolina vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Carolina

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:17
Solar Energy Statistics for Carolina

Best Months for Solar in Carolina

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Carolina

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Solar Power Output in Carolina

The Power of Solar in Carolina, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Carolina, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Carolina

Carolina (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5764.33 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Carolina is April with an average of 518.9 kWhac, followed by May at 512.24 kWhac and March at 501.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Carolina (Alabama) are February with an average of 419.72 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 442.71 kWhac and December at 446.23 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Carolina

Carolina Electricity Costs

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Carolina Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Carolina, AL [5]

Thu Apr 25
85°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 85°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Apr 26
82°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 86°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Apr 27
80°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Apr 29
85°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 86°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 7%
Tue Apr 30
84°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Carolina

About Carolina

The town of Carolina, AL in Covington County has an approximate population of 297. [6]

Carolina Solar Power

Carolina, AL Solar Energy

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

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Solar power is renewable, does not produce any pollutants and is one of the cleanest source of energy.

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