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Solar Power in 71161 (Shreveport, LA)

Solar Energy in 71161

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 71161 with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71161

Solar panels in 71161 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71161

The total length of the day in 71161 (Shreveport, LA) today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 71161 (Shreveport, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71161

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71161.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71161

Solar Radiation Data in 71161

Based on historical 71161 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71161. [1]

The region associated with 71161 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71161 that are always titled at the latitude of Shreveport (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.08 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.44 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 71161

Solar Radiation Data in 71161

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71161.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71161

Solar Radiation Data in 71161

The region associated with 71161 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 71161 is August with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.12 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71161 are December with an average of 4.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71161 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71161

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71161, of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: 71161 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71161 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 71161

Sunrise / Sunset in 71161

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:30 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:24
Solar Energy Statistics for 71161

Best Months for Solar in 71161

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71161

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71161 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71161

The Power of Solar in 71161

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71161. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71161. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71161

Solar Radiation Data in 71161

71161 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5770.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71161 is August with an average of 533.03 kWhac, followed by September at 527.59 kWhac and July at 521.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71161 are February with an average of 399.06 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 408.29 kWhac and November at 431.16 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71161 [5]

Fri Apr 26
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 85°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Apr 28
78°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 85°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
77°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 61%
Tue Apr 30
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed May 1
84°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 87°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 67%

More about 71161

About 71161

The ZIP code 71161 is associated with the city of Shreveport in Caddo Parish County in Louisiana.

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71161 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71161, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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