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Solar Power in 40216 (Louisville, KY)

Solar Energy in 40216

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 40216 with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 40216

Solar panels in 40216 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 40216

The total length of the day in 40216 (Louisville, KY) today (April 27, 2025) will be 13 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 40216 (Louisville, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 40216

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 40216.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 40216

Solar Radiation Data in 40216

Based on historical 40216 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 40216. [1]

The region associated with 40216 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 40216 that are always titled at the latitude of Louisville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.68 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.11 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 40216

Solar Radiation Data in 40216

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 40216.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 40216

Solar Radiation Data in 40216

The region associated with 40216 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 40216 is August with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 40216 are December with an average of 3.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.64 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 40216 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 40216

The average monthly solar radiation level in 40216, of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 40216 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 40216 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 40216

Sunrise / Sunset in 40216

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 8:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:43
Solar Energy Statistics for 40216

Best Months for Solar in 40216

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 40216

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 40216 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 40216

The Power of Solar in 40216

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 40216. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 40216. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 40216

Solar Radiation Data in 40216

40216 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5533.32 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 40216 is August with an average of 555.72 kWhac, followed by June at 538.84 kWhac and July at 529.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 40216 are December with an average of 305.71 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 367.5 kWhac and February at 374.79 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 40216 [5]

Sun Apr 27
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 28
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 8%
Tue Apr 29
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Apr 30
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu May 1
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 2
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 79%

More about 40216

About 40216

The ZIP code 40216 is associated with the city of Louisville in Jefferson County in Kentucky.

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40216 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 40216, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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