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Solar Energy in Alachua, FL

Solar Energy in Alachua

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

Solar Panels in Alachua

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alachua

The total length of the day in Alachua, FL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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Alachua, FL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alachua, FL

Solar Energy Data in Alachua, FL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alachua, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Alachua

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

Alachua has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alachua that are always titled at the latitude of Alachua (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.31 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.62 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 Alachua

Solar Radiation Data in Alachua, FL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alachua, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Alachua

Alachua, FL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alachua is March with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alachua (Florida) are December with an average of 4.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by July with an average of 5.18 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alachua

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alachua, FL, of 5.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 40% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: Alachua vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alachua

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:22 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:24
Solar Energy Statistics for Alachua

Best Months for Solar in Alachua

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.52 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alachua

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Solar Power Output in Alachua

The Power of Solar in Alachua, FL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alachua, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Alachua

Alachua (FL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5937.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alachua is March with an average of 557.58 kWhac, followed by October at 537.64 kWhac and April at 528.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alachua (Florida) are June with an average of 448.82 kWhac, followed by September with an average of 461.8 kWhac and August at 465.46 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alachua

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Alachua Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Alachua, FL [5]

Thu Mar 28
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 35%
Fri Mar 29
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
74°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 66%
Sun Mar 31
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 7%
Mon Apr 1
81°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue Apr 2
83°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 83°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Alachua

About Alachua

The city of Alachua, FL in Alachua County has an approximate population of 9,059. [6]

Alachua Solar Power

Alachua, FL Solar Energy

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

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