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Solar Energy in Pierceton, IN

Solar Energy in Pierceton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Pierceton with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pierceton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pierceton

The total length of the day in Pierceton, IN today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

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Pierceton, IN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pierceton, IN

Solar Energy Data in Pierceton, IN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pierceton, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Pierceton

Based on historical Pierceton, 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 Pierceton. [1]

Pierceton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pierceton that are always titled at the latitude of Pierceton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.4 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.61 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 Pierceton

Solar Radiation Data in Pierceton, IN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pierceton, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Pierceton

Pierceton, IN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pierceton is July with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pierceton (Indiana) are December with an average of 2.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pierceton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pierceton, IN, of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% 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]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Pierceton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pierceton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:03 am
    • Sunset: 5:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:15
Solar Energy Statistics for Pierceton

Best Months for Solar in Pierceton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pierceton

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Solar Power Output in Pierceton

The Power of Solar in Pierceton, IN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pierceton, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Pierceton

Pierceton (IN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5324.17 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pierceton is July with an average of 591.71 kWhac, followed by May at 529.92 kWhac and June at 527.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pierceton (Indiana) are December with an average of 273.19 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 309.77 kWhac and November at 317.94 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pierceton

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Pierceton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pierceton, IN [5]

Sat Dec 21
27°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sun Dec 22
29°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 26%
Mon Dec 23
35°F
Light Rain
Min: 27°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Pierceton

About Pierceton

The town of Pierceton, IN in Kosciusko County has an approximate population of 1,015. [6]

Pierceton Solar Power

Pierceton, IN Solar Energy

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