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Solar Energy in Broussard, LA

Solar Energy in Broussard

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Broussard with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Broussard

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Broussard

The total length of the day in Broussard, LA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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Broussard, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Broussard, LA

Solar Energy Data in Broussard, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Broussard, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Broussard

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

Broussard has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Broussard that are always titled at the latitude of Broussard (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.12 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.65 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.38 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 Broussard

Solar Radiation Data in Broussard, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Broussard, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Broussard

Broussard, LA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Broussard is October with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Broussard (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.67 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Broussard

The average monthly solar radiation level in Broussard, LA, of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: Broussard vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Broussard

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:00 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:24
Solar Energy Statistics for Broussard

Best Months for Solar in Broussard

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Broussard

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Solar Power Output in Broussard

The Power of Solar in Broussard, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Broussard, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Broussard

Broussard (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5897.83 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Broussard is October with an average of 581.5 kWhac, followed by April at 526.96 kWhac and March at 526.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Broussard (Louisiana) are February with an average of 421.19 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 437.73 kWhac and January at 457.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Broussard

Broussard Electricity Costs

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Broussard Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Broussard, LA [5]

Thu Mar 28
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 90%
Tue Apr 2
81°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Broussard

About Broussard

The city of Broussard, LA in Lafayette County has an approximate population of 8,197. [6]

Broussard Solar Power

Broussard, LA Solar Energy

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

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