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Solar Energy in Poplar Hills, KY

Solar Energy in Poplar Hills

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Poplar Hills with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Poplar Hills

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Poplar Hills

The total length of the day in Poplar Hills, KY today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Poplar Hills, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Poplar Hills, KY

Solar Energy Data in Poplar Hills, KY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Poplar Hills, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Poplar Hills

Based on historical Poplar Hills, 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 Poplar Hills. [1]

Poplar Hills has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Poplar Hills that are always titled at the latitude of Poplar Hills (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.13 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.03 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 Poplar Hills

Solar Radiation Data in Poplar Hills, KY

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Poplar Hills.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Poplar Hills, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Poplar Hills

Poplar Hills, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Poplar Hills is August with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Poplar Hills (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.5 kWh/m2/day and November at 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Poplar Hills vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Poplar Hills

The average monthly solar radiation level in Poplar Hills, KY, of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% 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: Poplar Hills vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Poplar Hills 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 Poplar Hills

Sunrise / Sunset in Poplar Hills

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:54 am
    • Sunset: 5:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Poplar Hills

Best Months for Solar in Poplar Hills

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Poplar Hills

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Solar Power Output in Poplar Hills

The Power of Solar in Poplar Hills, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Poplar Hills, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Poplar Hills

Poplar Hills (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5450.6 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Poplar Hills is August with an average of 542.14 kWhac, followed by September at 526.22 kWhac and June at 517.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Poplar Hills (Kentucky) are December with an average of 307.34 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 357.36 kWhac and November at 380.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Poplar Hills

Poplar Hills Electricity Costs

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Poplar Hills Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Poplar Hills, KY [5]

Sat Dec 21
34°F
Few Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 24%
Sun Dec 22
35°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 4%
Mon Dec 23
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 52%
Tue Dec 24
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Poplar Hills

About Poplar Hills

The city of Poplar Hills, KY in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 362. [6]

Poplar Hills Solar Power

Poplar Hills, KY Solar Energy

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

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