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Solar Energy in Powhatan, AR

Solar Energy in Powhatan

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Powhatan with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Powhatan

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Powhatan

The total length of the day in Powhatan, AR today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

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Powhatan, AR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Powhatan, AR

Solar Energy Data in Powhatan, AR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Powhatan, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Powhatan

Based on historical Powhatan, 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 Powhatan. [1]

Powhatan has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Powhatan that are always titled at the latitude of Powhatan (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 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.44 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 Powhatan

Solar Radiation Data in Powhatan, AR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Powhatan, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Powhatan

Powhatan, AR has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Powhatan is August with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Powhatan (Arkansas) are December with an average of 3.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.16 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Powhatan

The average monthly solar radiation level in Powhatan, AR, of 5.25 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 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: Powhatan vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Powhatan

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:26 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:15
Solar Energy Statistics for Powhatan

Best Months for Solar in Powhatan

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.55 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Powhatan

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Solar Power Output in Powhatan

The Power of Solar in Powhatan, AR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Powhatan, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Powhatan

Powhatan (AR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5762.8 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Powhatan is August with an average of 549.97 kWhac, followed by July at 531.09 kWhac and September at 529.52 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Powhatan (Arkansas) are December with an average of 371.96 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 409.06 kWhac and November at 411.47 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Powhatan

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Powhatan Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Powhatan, AR [5]

Thu Apr 18
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 80%
Fri Apr 19
64°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 30%
Sat Apr 20
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 22
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 23
71°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 72%

More about Powhatan

About Powhatan

The town of Powhatan, AR in Lawrence County has an approximate population of 72. [6]

Powhatan Solar Power

Powhatan, AR Solar Energy

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

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