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Solar Energy in Griffin, IN

Solar Energy in Griffin

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Griffin with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Griffin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Griffin

The total length of the day in Griffin, IN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Griffin, IN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Griffin, IN

Solar Energy Data in Griffin, IN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Griffin, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Griffin

Based on historical Griffin, 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 Griffin. [1]

Griffin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Griffin that are always titled at the latitude of Griffin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.2 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.18 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 Griffin

Solar Radiation Data in Griffin, IN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Griffin, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Griffin

Griffin, IN has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Griffin is August with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Griffin (Indiana) are December with an average of 3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Griffin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Griffin, IN, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Griffin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Griffin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:39 am
    • Sunset: 7:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Griffin

Best Months for Solar in Griffin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Griffin

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Solar Power Output in Griffin

The Power of Solar in Griffin, IN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Griffin, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Griffin

Griffin (IN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5697.8 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Griffin is August with an average of 560.7 kWhac, followed by July at 542.84 kWhac and June at 541.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Griffin (Indiana) are December with an average of 309.79 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 388.47 kWhac and February at 403.09 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Griffin

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Griffin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Griffin, IN [5]

Fri Mar 29
62°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 59%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 56%
Mon Apr 1
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 70°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 5%
Wed Apr 3
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 92%

More about Griffin

About Griffin

The town of Griffin, IN in Posey County has an approximate population of 172. [6]

Griffin Solar Power

Griffin, IN Solar Energy

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

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