Based on historical 46714 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 46714.[1]
The region associated with 46714 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in 46714 that are always titled at the latitude of Bluffton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.59 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 46714
Solar Radiation Data in 46714
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 46714.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for 46714
The region associated with 46714 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 46714 is July with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 46714 are December with an average of 2.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.83 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: 46714 vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in 46714
The average monthly solar radiation level in 46714, of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]
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Solar Power: 46714 vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 46714 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.
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Solar Power Output in 46714
The Power of Solar in 46714
Monthly AC solar system output averages for 46714. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 46714. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for 46714
46714 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5333.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in 46714 is July with an average of 554.26 kWhac, followed by August at 536.81 kWhac and June at 532.1 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 46714 are December with an average of 285.35 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 301.64 kWhac and November at 326.69 kWhac. [2]
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 96%
More about 46714
About 46714
The ZIP code 46714 is associated with the city of Bluffton in Wells County in Indiana.
46714 Solar Energy & Power
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Did you know?
Solar power is renewable, does not produce any pollutants and is one of the cleanest source of energy.