Based on historical 72176 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 72176.[1]
The region associated with 72176 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in 72176 that are always titled at the latitude of Ward (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.46 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 72176
Solar Radiation Data in 72176
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 72176.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for 72176
The region associated with 72176 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 72176 is August with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.13 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 72176 are December with an average of 4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: 72176 vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in 72176
The average monthly solar radiation level in 72176, of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: 72176 vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 72176 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).
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Solar Power Output in 72176
The Power of Solar in 72176
Monthly AC solar system output averages for 72176. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 72176. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for 72176
72176 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5910.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in 72176 is August with an average of 562.75 kWhac, followed by June at 543.56 kWhac and September at 538.96 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 72176 are December with an average of 396.4 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 398.54 kWhac and January at 426.7 kWhac. [2]
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 96%
More about 72176
About 72176
The ZIP code 72176 is associated with the city of Ward in Lonoke County in Arkansas.
72176 Solar Energy & Power
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 72176, or for more solar-related resources for AR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Solar power is renewable, does not produce any pollutants and is one of the cleanest source of energy.