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Solar Energy in Hindman, KY

Solar Energy in Hindman

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Hindman with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hindman

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hindman

The total length of the day in Hindman, KY today (April 29, 2024) will be 13 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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Hindman, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hindman, KY

Solar Energy Data in Hindman, 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 Hindman, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Hindman

Based on historical Hindman, 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 Hindman. [1]

Hindman has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hindman that are always titled at the latitude of Hindman (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.77 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 Hindman

Solar Radiation Data in Hindman, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hindman, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Hindman

Hindman, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hindman is August with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.6 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hindman (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.65 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hindman

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hindman, KY, of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Hindman vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hindman

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:36 am
    • Sunset: 8:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:45
Solar Energy Statistics for Hindman

Best Months for Solar in Hindman

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hindman

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Solar Power Output in Hindman

The Power of Solar in Hindman, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hindman, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Hindman

Hindman (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5274.74 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hindman is August with an average of 517.75 kWhac, followed by July at 493.94 kWhac and June at 489.9 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hindman (Kentucky) are December with an average of 331.61 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 344.67 kWhac and January at 362.2 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hindman

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Hindman Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hindman, KY [5]

Mon Apr 29
78°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Apr 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 5 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 8%
Thu May 2
81°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 84°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri May 3
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 4
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 72°F
Calm: 2 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hindman

About Hindman

The city of Hindman, KY in Knott County has an approximate population of 777. [6]

Hindman Solar Power

Hindman, KY Solar Energy

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

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