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Solar Energy in Shorter, AL

Solar Energy in Shorter

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Shorter with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Shorter

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Shorter

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

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Shorter, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Shorter, AL

Solar Energy Data in Shorter, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Shorter, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Shorter

Based on historical Shorter, 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 Shorter. [1]

Shorter has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Shorter that are always titled at the latitude of Shorter (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.23 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.66 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.56 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 Shorter

Solar Radiation Data in Shorter, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Shorter, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Shorter

Shorter, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Shorter is September with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Shorter (Alabama) are December with an average of 4.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.67 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Shorter

The average monthly solar radiation level in Shorter, AL, of 5.39 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 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: Shorter vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Shorter

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:35 am
    • Sunset: 7:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Shorter

Best Months for Solar in Shorter

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Shorter

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Solar Power Output in Shorter

The Power of Solar in Shorter, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Shorter, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Shorter

Shorter (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5779.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Shorter is May with an average of 530.92 kWhac, followed by October at 520.61 kWhac and April at 515.37 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Shorter (Alabama) are December with an average of 405.22 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 422.22 kWhac and January at 442.1 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Shorter

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Weather Forecast for Shorter, AL [5]

Thu Mar 28
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 29
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 5 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 86%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about Shorter

About Shorter

The town of Shorter, AL in Macon County has an approximate population of 474. [6]

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Shorter, AL Solar Energy

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