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Solar Energy in Gordo, AL

Solar Energy in Gordo

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Gordo with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gordo

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Gordo

The total length of the day in Gordo, AL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

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Gordo, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gordo, AL

Solar Energy Data in Gordo, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Gordo, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Gordo

Based on historical Gordo, 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 Gordo. [1]

Gordo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Gordo that are always titled at the latitude of Gordo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.1 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.44 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 Gordo

Solar Radiation Data in Gordo, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gordo, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Gordo

Gordo, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Gordo is September with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gordo (Alabama) are December with an average of 3.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.63 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gordo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Gordo, AL, of 5.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% 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: Gordo vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Gordo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 4:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:59
Solar Energy Statistics for Gordo

Best Months for Solar in Gordo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gordo

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Solar Power Output in Gordo

The Power of Solar in Gordo, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Gordo, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Gordo

Gordo (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5656.58 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gordo is September with an average of 509.3 kWhac, followed by August at 507.66 kWhac and May at 504.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gordo (Alabama) are December with an average of 366.18 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 401.5 kWhac and January at 439.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gordo

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Weather Forecast for Gordo, AL [5]

Sat Dec 21
43°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 12%
Sun Dec 22
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 1%
Wed Dec 25
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 94%
Thu Dec 26
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about Gordo

About Gordo

The town of Gordo, AL in Pickens County has an approximate population of 1,750. [6]

Gordo Solar Power

Gordo, AL Solar Energy

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

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