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Solar Energy in Burgin, KY

Solar Energy in Burgin

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Burgin with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Burgin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Burgin

The total length of the day in Burgin, KY today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Burgin, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Burgin, KY

Solar Energy Data in Burgin, KY

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Burgin, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Burgin

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

Burgin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Burgin that are always titled at the latitude of Burgin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.13 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% 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 Burgin

Solar Radiation Data in Burgin, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Burgin, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Burgin

Burgin, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Burgin is August with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Burgin (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.59 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Burgin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Burgin, KY, of 4.93 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 25% 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: Burgin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Burgin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:49 am
    • Sunset: 5:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Burgin

Best Months for Solar in Burgin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Burgin

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Solar Power Output in Burgin

The Power of Solar in Burgin, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Burgin, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Burgin

Burgin (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5529.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Burgin is July with an average of 530.43 kWhac, followed by August at 529.77 kWhac and May at 521.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Burgin (Kentucky) are December with an average of 323.95 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 364.82 kWhac and February at 368.89 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Burgin

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Weather Forecast for Burgin, KY [5]

Sat Dec 21
33°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 26%
Sun Dec 22
34°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 23°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
44°F
Few Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 13%
Tue Dec 24
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Burgin

About Burgin

The city of Burgin, KY in Mercer County has an approximate population of 965. [6]

Burgin Solar Power

Burgin, KY Solar Energy

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

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