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Solar Energy in Alpena, AR

Solar Energy in Alpena

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Alpena with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alpena

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alpena

The total length of the day in Alpena, AR today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Alpena, AR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alpena, AR

Solar Energy Data in Alpena, AR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alpena, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Alpena

Based on historical Alpena, AR data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Alpena. [1]

Alpena has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alpena that are always titled at the latitude of Alpena (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.99 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.37 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.54 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 Alpena

Solar Radiation Data in Alpena, AR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alpena, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Alpena

Alpena, AR has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alpena is August with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alpena (Arkansas) are December with an average of 4.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alpena

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alpena, AR, of 5.27 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: Alpena vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alpena

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Alpena

Best Months for Solar in Alpena

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alpena

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Solar Power Output in Alpena

The Power of Solar in Alpena, AR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alpena, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Alpena

Alpena (AR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5766.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alpena is August with an average of 543.43 kWhac, followed by September at 513.14 kWhac and June at 513.06 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alpena (Arkansas) are December with an average of 396.02 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 419.56 kWhac and January at 421.71 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alpena

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Alpena Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Alpena, AR [5]

Fri Mar 29
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Alpena

About Alpena

The town of Alpena, AR in Boone County has an approximate population of 392. [6]

Alpena Solar Power

Alpena, AR Solar Energy

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

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