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Solar Energy in Section, AL

Solar Energy in Section

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

Solar Panels in Section

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Section

The total length of the day in Section, AL today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

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Section, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Section, AL

Solar Energy Data in Section, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Section, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Section

Based on historical Section, 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 Section. [1]

Section has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Section that are always titled at the latitude of Section (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.94 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.23 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 Section

Solar Radiation Data in Section, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Section, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Section

Section, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Section is August with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Section (Alabama) are December with an average of 4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.2 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Section

The average monthly solar radiation level in Section, AL, of 5.28 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: Section vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Section

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:11
Solar Energy Statistics for Section

Best Months for Solar in Section

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Section

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Solar Power Output in Section

The Power of Solar in Section, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Section, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Section

Section (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5766.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Section is May with an average of 535.39 kWhac, followed by October at 531.27 kWhac and April at 527.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Section (Alabama) are December with an average of 390.5 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 400.22 kWhac and January at 406.66 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Section

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Weather Forecast for Section, AL [5]

Thu Apr 18
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 19%
Fri Apr 19
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Apr 21
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Apr 23
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about Section

About Section

The town of Section, AL in Jackson County has an approximate population of 770. [6]

Section Solar Power

Section, AL Solar Energy

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

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