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Solar Energy in Tuscaloosa, AL

Solar Energy in Tuscaloosa

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Tuscaloosa with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Tuscaloosa

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Tuscaloosa

The total length of the day in Tuscaloosa, AL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Tuscaloosa, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Tuscaloosa, AL

Solar Energy Data in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Tuscaloosa, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscaloosa

Based on historical Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa. [1]

Tuscaloosa has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Tuscaloosa that are always titled at the latitude of Tuscaloosa (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.1 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.39 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 Tuscaloosa

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Tuscaloosa, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa is September with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.84 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 Tuscaloosa (Alabama) are December with an average of 3.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Tuscaloosa

The average monthly solar radiation level in Tuscaloosa, 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: Tuscaloosa vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Tuscaloosa

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:40 am
    • Sunset: 7:08 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Tuscaloosa

Best Months for Solar in Tuscaloosa

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Tuscaloosa

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Solar Power Output in Tuscaloosa

The Power of Solar in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Tuscaloosa, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5666.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Tuscaloosa is May with an average of 515.29 kWhac, followed by August at 514.87 kWhac and September at 508.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Tuscaloosa (Alabama) are December with an average of 372.37 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 394.92 kWhac and January at 434.35 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa Electricity Costs

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Tuscaloosa Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Tuscaloosa, AL [5]

Fri Mar 29
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Mar 31
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about Tuscaloosa

About Tuscaloosa

The city of Tuscaloosa, AL in Tuscaloosa County has an approximate population of 90,468. [6]

Tuscaloosa Solar Power

Tuscaloosa, AL Solar Energy

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

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