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Solar Energy in Valley Grande, AL

Solar Energy in Valley Grande

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

Solar Panels in Valley Grande

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Valley Grande

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

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Valley Grande, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Valley Grande, AL

Solar Energy Data in Valley Grande, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Valley Grande, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Valley Grande

Based on historical Valley Grande, 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 Valley Grande. [1]

Valley Grande has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Valley Grande that are always titled at the latitude of Valley Grande (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.62 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.5 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 Valley Grande

Solar Radiation Data in Valley Grande, AL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Valley Grande.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Valley Grande, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Valley Grande

Valley Grande, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Valley Grande is August with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Valley Grande (Alabama) are December with an average of 4.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.71 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Valley Grande vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Valley Grande

The average monthly solar radiation level in Valley Grande, AL, of 5.4 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: Valley Grande vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Valley Grande 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 Valley Grande

Sunrise / Sunset in Valley Grande

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:38 am
    • Sunset: 7:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Valley Grande

Best Months for Solar in Valley Grande

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Valley Grande

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Solar Power Output in Valley Grande

The Power of Solar in Valley Grande, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Valley Grande, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Valley Grande

Valley Grande (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5828.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Valley Grande is May with an average of 526.7 kWhac, followed by October at 521.81 kWhac and August at 518.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Valley Grande (Alabama) are December with an average of 390.5 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 436.44 kWhac and January at 450.99 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Valley Grande

Valley Grande Electricity Costs

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Valley Grande Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Valley Grande, AL [5]

Fri Mar 29
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
77°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 17%

More about Valley Grande

About Valley Grande

The city of Valley Grande, AL in Dallas County has an approximate population of 4,020. [6]

Valley Grande Solar Power

Valley Grande, AL Solar Energy

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

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