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Solar Power in 71342 (Jena, LA)

Solar Energy in 71342

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in 71342 with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71342

Solar panels in 71342 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71342

The total length of the day in 71342 (Jena, LA) today (December 03, 2024) will be 10 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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71342 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 71342 (Jena, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71342

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71342.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71342

Solar Radiation Data in 71342

Based on historical 71342 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71342. [1]

The region associated with 71342 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71342 that are always titled at the latitude of Jena (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.1 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.43 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 71342

Solar Radiation Data in 71342

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71342.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71342

Solar Radiation Data in 71342

The region associated with 71342 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 71342 is October with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71342 are December with an average of 4.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.29 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71342 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71342

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71342, of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: 71342 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71342 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 71342

Sunrise / Sunset in 71342

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 5:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:14
Solar Energy Statistics for 71342

Best Months for Solar in 71342

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71342

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71342 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71342

The Power of Solar in 71342

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71342. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71342. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71342

Solar Radiation Data in 71342

71342 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5810.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71342 is October with an average of 557.19 kWhac, followed by September at 522.52 kWhac and May at 511.13 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71342 are February with an average of 406.14 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 411.26 kWhac and January at 420.75 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71342 [5]

Tue Dec 3
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Dec 4
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 5
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 6
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Dec 7
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 8
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 71342

About 71342

The ZIP code 71342 is associated with the city of Jena in La Salle County in Louisiana.

71342 Solar Power

71342 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71342, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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