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Solar Energy in Orleans, IN

Solar Energy in Orleans

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Orleans with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Orleans

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Orleans

The total length of the day in Orleans, IN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Orleans, IN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Orleans, IN

Solar Energy Data in Orleans, IN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Orleans, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Orleans

Based on historical Orleans, 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 Orleans. [1]

Orleans has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Orleans that are always titled at the latitude of Orleans (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.12 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.06 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 Orleans

Solar Radiation Data in Orleans, IN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Orleans, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Orleans

Orleans, IN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Orleans is August with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Orleans (Indiana) are December with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.55 kWh/m2/day and November at 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Orleans

The average monthly solar radiation level in Orleans, IN, of 4.95 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: Orleans vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Orleans

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:35 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Orleans

Best Months for Solar in Orleans

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Orleans

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Solar Power Output in Orleans

The Power of Solar in Orleans, IN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Orleans, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Orleans

Orleans (IN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5543.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Orleans is August with an average of 544.18 kWhac, followed by July at 534.76 kWhac and May at 513.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Orleans (Indiana) are December with an average of 340.99 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 361.36 kWhac and November at 374.44 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Orleans

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Orleans Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Orleans, IN [5]

Thu Mar 28
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
62°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 86%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 61%
Sun Mar 31
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 30%

More about Orleans

About Orleans

The town of Orleans, IN in Orange County has an approximate population of 2,142. [6]

Orleans Solar Power

Orleans, IN Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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