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Solar Energy in Fincastle, KY

Solar Energy in Fincastle

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Fincastle with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fincastle

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fincastle

The total length of the day in Fincastle, KY today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Fincastle, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fincastle, KY

Solar Energy Data in Fincastle, KY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fincastle, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Fincastle

Based on historical Fincastle, 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 Fincastle. [1]

Fincastle has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fincastle that are always titled at the latitude of Fincastle (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.69 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 4.01 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 Fincastle

Solar Radiation Data in Fincastle, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fincastle, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Fincastle

Fincastle, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fincastle is August with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fincastle (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fincastle

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fincastle, KY, of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% 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: Fincastle vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fincastle

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:31 am
    • Sunset: 8:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Fincastle

Best Months for Solar in Fincastle

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fincastle

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Solar Power Output in Fincastle

The Power of Solar in Fincastle, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fincastle, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Fincastle

Fincastle (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5559.56 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fincastle is August with an average of 559.03 kWhac, followed by July at 534.83 kWhac and September at 526.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fincastle (Kentucky) are December with an average of 311.66 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 360.7 kWhac and February at 392.15 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fincastle

Fincastle Electricity Costs

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Fincastle Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fincastle, KY [5]

Thu Mar 28
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
62°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 72%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 87%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Fincastle

About Fincastle

The city of Fincastle, KY in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 817. [6]

Fincastle Solar Power

Fincastle, KY Solar Energy

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

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