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Solar Energy in Portia, AR

Solar Energy in Portia

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Portia with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Portia

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Portia

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

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Portia, AR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Portia, AR

Solar Energy Data in Portia, AR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Portia, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Portia

Based on historical Portia, 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 Portia. [1]

Portia has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Portia that are always titled at the latitude of Portia (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.01 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.41 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 Portia

Solar Radiation Data in Portia, AR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Portia, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Portia

Portia, AR has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Portia is August with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.05 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Portia (Arkansas) are December with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Portia

The average monthly solar radiation level in Portia, AR, of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Portia vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Portia

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Portia

Best Months for Solar in Portia

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.57 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Portia

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Solar Power Output in Portia

The Power of Solar in Portia, AR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Portia, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Portia

Portia (AR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5726.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Portia is August with an average of 537.53 kWhac, followed by July at 531.46 kWhac and June at 525.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Portia (Arkansas) are December with an average of 369.71 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 398.35 kWhac and January at 412.02 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Portia

Portia Electricity Costs

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Portia Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Portia, AR [5]

Fri Mar 29
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 52%
Sat Mar 30
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about Portia

About Portia

The town of Portia, AR in Lawrence County has an approximate population of 437. [6]

Portia Solar Power

Portia, AR Solar Energy

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

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