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Solar Energy in Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Solar Energy in Hurstbourne Acres

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Hurstbourne Acres with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hurstbourne Acres

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hurstbourne Acres

The total length of the day in Hurstbourne Acres, KY today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Hurstbourne Acres, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Solar Energy Data in Hurstbourne Acres, KY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Hurstbourne Acres

Based on historical Hurstbourne Acres, 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 Hurstbourne Acres. [1]

Hurstbourne Acres 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 Hurstbourne Acres that are always titled at the latitude of Hurstbourne Acres (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 Hurstbourne Acres

Solar Radiation Data in Hurstbourne Acres, KY

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Hurstbourne Acres.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Hurstbourne Acres

Hurstbourne Acres, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hurstbourne Acres is August with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hurstbourne Acres (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Hurstbourne Acres vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Hurstbourne Acres

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hurstbourne Acres, KY, of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Hurstbourne Acres vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Hurstbourne Acres 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 Hurstbourne Acres

Sunrise / Sunset in Hurstbourne Acres

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:32 am
    • Sunset: 8:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Hurstbourne Acres

Best Months for Solar in Hurstbourne Acres

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.97 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 Hurstbourne Acres

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Solar Power Output in Hurstbourne Acres

The Power of Solar in Hurstbourne Acres, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Hurstbourne Acres

Hurstbourne Acres (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5461.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hurstbourne Acres is August with an average of 548.54 kWhac, followed by July at 520.46 kWhac and May at 517.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hurstbourne Acres (Kentucky) are December with an average of 302.79 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 365.66 kWhac and November at 386.98 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hurstbourne Acres

Hurstbourne Acres Electricity Costs

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Hurstbourne Acres Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hurstbourne Acres, KY [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 58%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 78%
Sun Mar 31
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hurstbourne Acres

About Hurstbourne Acres

The city of Hurstbourne Acres, KY in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 1,811. [6]

Hurstbourne Acres Solar Power

Hurstbourne Acres, KY Solar Energy

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

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