Based on historical 42419 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 42419.[1]
The region associated with 42419 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in 42419 that are always titled at the latitude of Henderson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.21 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.14 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 42419
Solar Radiation Data in 42419
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 42419.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for 42419
The region associated with 42419 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 42419 is August with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 42419 are December with an average of 3.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.65 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: 42419 vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in 42419
The average monthly solar radiation level in 42419, of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% 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]
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Solar Power: 42419 vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 42419 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).
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Solar Power Output in 42419
The Power of Solar in 42419
Monthly AC solar system output averages for 42419. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 42419. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for 42419
42419 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5657.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in 42419 is August with an average of 552.26 kWhac, followed by May at 551.3 kWhac and July at 538.4 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 42419 are December with an average of 318.69 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 375.76 kWhac and February at 396.94 kWhac. [2]
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
More about 42419
About 42419
The ZIP code 42419 is associated with the city of Henderson in Henderson County in Kentucky.
42419 Solar Energy & Power
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 42419, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.