Based on historical 47871 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 47871.[1]
The region associated with 47871 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in 47871 that are always titled at the latitude of Riley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 47871
Solar Radiation Data in 47871
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 47871.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for 47871
The region associated with 47871 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 47871 is July with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 47871 are December with an average of 2.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: 47871 vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in 47871
The average monthly solar radiation level in 47871, of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 47871 vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 47871 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 47871
The Power of Solar in 47871
Monthly AC solar system output averages for 47871. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 47871. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for 47871
47871 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5537.93 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in 47871 is July with an average of 551.86 kWhac, followed by August at 539.1 kWhac and June at 533.34 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 47871 are December with an average of 306.02 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 369.06 kWhac and January at 370.6 kWhac. [2]
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 98%
More about 47871
About 47871
The ZIP code 47871 is associated with the city of Riley in Vigo County in Indiana.
47871 Solar Energy & Power
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 47871, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Solar power is renewable, does not produce any pollutants and is one of the cleanest source of energy.