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Solar Energy in Decker, IN

Solar Energy in Decker

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Decker with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Decker

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Decker

The total length of the day in Decker, IN today (December 29, 2024) will be 9 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Decker, IN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Decker, IN

Solar Energy Data in Decker, IN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Decker, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Decker

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

Decker has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Decker that are always titled at the latitude of Decker (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.13 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 Decker

Solar Radiation Data in Decker, IN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Decker, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Decker

Decker, IN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Decker is August with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Decker (Indiana) are December with an average of 3.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Decker

The average monthly solar radiation level in Decker, IN, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Decker vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Decker

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:05 am
    • Sunset: 5:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Decker

Best Months for Solar in Decker

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.48 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Decker

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Solar Power Output in Decker

The Power of Solar in Decker, IN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Decker, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Decker

Decker (IN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5622.82 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Decker is August with an average of 548.15 kWhac, followed by July at 542.88 kWhac and June at 525.37 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Decker (Indiana) are December with an average of 309.18 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 368.73 kWhac and January at 374.57 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Decker

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Decker Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Decker, IN [5]

Sun Dec 29
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F
High wind, near gale: 32 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 81%
Tue Dec 31
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Jan 1
37°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 27%
Thu Jan 2
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 69%
Fri Jan 3
31°F
Light Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Decker

About Decker

The town of Decker, IN in Knox County has an approximate population of 249. [6]

Decker Solar Power

Decker, IN Solar Energy

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

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