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Solar Energy in Orlando, FL

Solar Energy in Orlando

The month of March has the highest historical solar radition values in Orlando with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Orlando

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Orlando

The total length of the day in Orlando, FL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Orlando, FL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Orlando, FL

Solar Energy Data in Orlando, FL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Orlando, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Orlando

Based on historical Orlando, 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 Orlando. [1]

Orlando has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Orlando that are always titled at the latitude of Orlando (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.69 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 Orlando

Solar Radiation Data in Orlando, FL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Orlando, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Orlando

Orlando, FL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Orlando is March with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.13 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Orlando (Florida) are December with an average of 4.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by June with an average of 5.11 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Orlando

The average monthly solar radiation level in Orlando, FL, of 5.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 42% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: Orlando vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Orlando

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Orlando

Best Months for Solar in Orlando

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Orlando

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Solar Power Output in Orlando

The Power of Solar in Orlando, FL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Orlando, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Orlando

Orlando (FL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6150.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Orlando is March with an average of 586.67 kWhac, followed by April at 552.3 kWhac and October at 547.71 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Orlando (Florida) are June with an average of 455.96 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 477.1 kWhac and December at 481.13 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Orlando

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Orlando Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Orlando, FL [5]

Thu Mar 28
80°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 55%
Fri Mar 29
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
76°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 71%
Sun Mar 31
81°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 26%
Mon Apr 1
83°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 85°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
86°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 88°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 79%

More about Orlando

About Orlando

The city of Orlando, FL in Orange County has an approximate population of 238,300. [6]

Orlando Solar Power

Orlando, FL Solar Energy

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

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