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Solar Energy in Union, KY

Solar Energy in Union

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Union with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Union

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Union

The total length of the day in Union, KY today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Union, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Union, KY

Solar Energy Data in Union, KY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Union, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Union

Based on historical Union, 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 Union. [1]

Union has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Union that are always titled at the latitude of Union (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.02 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 Union

Solar Radiation Data in Union, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Union, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Union

Union, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Union is August with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Union (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Union

The average monthly solar radiation level in Union, KY, of 4.82 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: Union vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Union

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:52 am
    • Sunset: 5:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Union

Best Months for Solar in Union

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Union

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Solar Power Output in Union

The Power of Solar in Union, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Union, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Union

Union (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5340.91 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Union is August with an average of 533.23 kWhac, followed by July at 529 kWhac and May at 522.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Union (Kentucky) are December with an average of 315.66 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 344.15 kWhac and November at 368.49 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Union

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Weather Forecast for Union, KY [5]

Sat Dec 21
31°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sun Dec 22
32°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 29%
Mon Dec 23
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 27°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 40%
Tue Dec 24
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Union

About Union

The city of Union, KY in Boone County has an approximate population of 5,379. [6]

Union Solar Power

Union, KY Solar Energy

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

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