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Solar Power in 71443 (Kurthwood, LA)

Solar Energy in 71443

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in 71443 with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71443

Solar panels in 71443 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71443

The total length of the day in 71443 (Kurthwood, LA) today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

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71443 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 71443 (Kurthwood, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71443

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71443.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71443

Solar Radiation Data in 71443

Based on historical 71443 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71443. [1]

The region associated with 71443 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71443 that are always titled at the latitude of Kurthwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.32 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 71443

Solar Radiation Data in 71443

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71443.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71443

Solar Radiation Data in 71443

The region associated with 71443 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 71443 is October with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71443 are January with an average of 4.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71443 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71443

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71443, of 5.25 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 21% 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: 71443 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71443 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 71443

Sunrise / Sunset in 71443

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:33 am
    • Sunset: 7:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:15
Solar Energy Statistics for 71443

Best Months for Solar in 71443

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71443

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71443 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71443

The Power of Solar in 71443

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71443. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71443. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71443

Solar Radiation Data in 71443

71443 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5636.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71443 is October with an average of 533.83 kWhac, followed by May at 509.29 kWhac and August at 501.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71443 are February with an average of 394.7 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 414.64 kWhac and January at 416.68 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71443 [5]

Tue Apr 23
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 24
83°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 83°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 10%
Thu Apr 25
83°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 54%
Fri Apr 26
84°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 84°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
87°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 87°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 67%
Sun Apr 28
88°F
Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 88°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 71443

About 71443

The ZIP code 71443 is associated with the city of Kurthwood in Vernon County in Louisiana.

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71443 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71443, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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