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Solar Power in 46036 (Elwood, IN)

Solar Energy in 46036

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 46036 with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 46036

Solar panels in 46036 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 46036

The total length of the day in 46036 (Elwood, IN) today (May 16, 2024) will be 14 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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46036 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 46036 (Elwood, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 46036

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 46036.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 46036

Solar Radiation Data in 46036

Based on historical 46036 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 46036. [1]

The region associated with 46036 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 46036 that are always titled at the latitude of Elwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.74 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 46036

Solar Radiation Data in 46036

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 46036.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 46036

Solar Radiation Data in 46036

The region associated with 46036 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 46036 is July with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 46036 are December with an average of 2.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 46036 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 46036

The average monthly solar radiation level in 46036, of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 46036 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 46036 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 46036

Sunrise / Sunset in 46036

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 16, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:24 am
    • Sunset: 8:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:31
Solar Energy Statistics for 46036

Best Months for Solar in 46036

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 46036

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 46036 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 46036

The Power of Solar in 46036

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 46036. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 46036. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 46036

Solar Radiation Data in 46036

46036 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5438.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 46036 is July with an average of 575.03 kWhac, followed by August at 545.87 kWhac and June at 536.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 46036 are December with an average of 268.86 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 309.53 kWhac and November at 353.79 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 46036 [5]

Thu May 16
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 19%
Fri May 17
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat May 18
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun May 19
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 19%
Mon May 20
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 82%
Tue May 21
83°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 61%

More about 46036

About 46036

The ZIP code 46036 is associated with the city of Elwood in Madison County in Indiana.

46036 Solar Power

46036 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 46036, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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