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Solar Energy in Salt Lick, KY

Solar Energy in Salt Lick

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Salt Lick with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Salt Lick

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Salt Lick

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

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Salt Lick, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Salt Lick, KY

Solar Energy Data in Salt Lick, KY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Salt Lick, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Salt Lick

Based on historical Salt Lick, 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 Salt Lick. [1]

Salt Lick has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Salt Lick that are always titled at the latitude of Salt Lick (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.9 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 Salt Lick

Solar Radiation Data in Salt Lick, KY

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Salt Lick.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Salt Lick, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Salt Lick

Salt Lick, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Salt Lick is August with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Salt Lick (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.38 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Salt Lick vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Salt Lick

The average monthly solar radiation level in Salt Lick, KY, of 4.79 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 28% 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: Salt Lick vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Salt Lick 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 Salt Lick

Sunrise / Sunset in Salt Lick

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Salt Lick

Best Months for Solar in Salt Lick

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Salt Lick

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Solar Power Output in Salt Lick

The Power of Solar in Salt Lick, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Salt Lick, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Salt Lick

Salt Lick (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5335.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Salt Lick is August with an average of 532.41 kWhac, followed by July at 517.22 kWhac and June at 506.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Salt Lick (Kentucky) are December with an average of 311.58 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 339.96 kWhac and February at 345.1 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Salt Lick

Salt Lick Electricity Costs

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Salt Lick Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Salt Lick, KY [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 52%
Sat Mar 30
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sun Mar 31
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 79%

More about Salt Lick

About Salt Lick

The city of Salt Lick, KY in Bath County has an approximate population of 303. [6]

Salt Lick Solar Power

Salt Lick, KY Solar Energy

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

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