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Solar Energy in Southport, IN

Solar Energy in Southport

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Southport with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Southport

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Southport

The total length of the day in Southport, IN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Southport, IN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Southport, IN

Solar Energy Data in Southport, IN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Southport, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Southport

Based on historical Southport, 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 Southport. [1]

Southport has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Southport that are always titled at the latitude of Southport (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.63 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.95 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 Southport

Solar Radiation Data in Southport, IN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Southport, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Southport

Southport, IN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Southport is August with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Southport (Indiana) are December with an average of 2.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Southport

The average monthly solar radiation level in Southport, IN, of 4.82 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]


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

Solar Power: Southport vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Southport

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:32 am
    • Sunset: 8:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Southport

Best Months for Solar in Southport

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Southport

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Solar Power Output in Southport

The Power of Solar in Southport, IN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Southport, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Southport

Southport (IN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5464.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Southport is August with an average of 554.19 kWhac, followed by July at 546.34 kWhac and September at 536.71 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Southport (Indiana) are December with an average of 285.64 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 342.18 kWhac and November at 378.24 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Southport

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Southport Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Southport, IN [5]

Fri Mar 29
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sun Mar 31
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
70°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 1%
Wed Apr 3
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Southport

About Southport

The city of Southport, IN in Marion County has an approximate population of 1,712. [6]

Southport Solar Power

Southport, IN Solar Energy

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

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