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Solar Power in 42134 (Franklin, KY)

Solar Energy in 42134

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 42134 with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 42134

Solar panels in 42134 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 42134

The total length of the day in 42134 (Franklin, KY) today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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42134 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 42134 (Franklin, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 42134

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 42134.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 42134

Solar Radiation Data in 42134

Based on historical 42134 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 42134. [1]

The region associated with 42134 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 42134 that are always titled at the latitude of Franklin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.81 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.13 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 42134

Solar Radiation Data in 42134

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 42134.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 42134

Solar Radiation Data in 42134

The region associated with 42134 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 42134 is July with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 42134 are December with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 42134 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 42134

The average monthly solar radiation level in 42134, of 5.04 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: 42134 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 42134 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 42134

Sunrise / Sunset in 42134

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 4:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:42
Solar Energy Statistics for 42134

Best Months for Solar in 42134

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 42134

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 42134 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 42134

The Power of Solar in 42134

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 42134. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 42134. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 42134

Solar Radiation Data in 42134

42134 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5622.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 42134 is July with an average of 530.56 kWhac, followed by May at 530.31 kWhac and August at 526.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 42134 are December with an average of 335.03 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 377.01 kWhac and February at 382.69 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 42134 [5]

Sat Dec 21
36°F
Few Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 13%
Sun Dec 22
37°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Dec 24
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
60°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 35%

More about 42134

About 42134

The ZIP code 42134 is associated with the city of Franklin in Simpson County in Kentucky.

42134 Solar Power

42134 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 42134, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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