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Solar Energy in Powderly, KY

Solar Energy in Powderly

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

Solar Panels in Powderly

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Powderly

The total length of the day in Powderly, KY today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Powderly, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Powderly, KY

Solar Energy Data in Powderly, KY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Powderly, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Powderly

Based on historical Powderly, 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 Powderly. [1]

Powderly has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Powderly that are always titled at the latitude of Powderly (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.21 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 Powderly

Solar Radiation Data in Powderly, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Powderly, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Powderly

Powderly, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Powderly is August with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Powderly (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.56 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Powderly

The average monthly solar radiation level in Powderly, KY, of 4.92 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 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: Powderly vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Powderly

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:37 am
    • Sunset: 7:08 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Powderly

Best Months for Solar in Powderly

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Powderly

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Solar Power Output in Powderly

The Power of Solar in Powderly, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Powderly, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Powderly

Powderly (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5490.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Powderly is August with an average of 527.34 kWhac, followed by July at 523.29 kWhac and May at 518.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Powderly (Kentucky) are December with an average of 338.84 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 361.98 kWhac and February at 363.83 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Powderly

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Powderly Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Powderly, KY [5]

Fri Mar 29
64°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 29%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 36%
Mon Apr 1
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Apr 3
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 40%

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About Powderly

The city of Powderly, KY in Muhlenberg County has an approximate population of 745. [6]

Powderly Solar Power

Powderly, KY Solar Energy

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

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