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Solar Energy in Melville, LA

Solar Energy in Melville

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Melville with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Melville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Melville

The total length of the day in Melville, LA today (January 21, 2025) will be 10 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Melville, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Melville, LA

Solar Energy Data in Melville, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Melville, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Melville

Based on historical Melville, 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 Melville. [1]

Melville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Melville that are always titled at the latitude of Melville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.11 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.64 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.35 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 Melville

Solar Radiation Data in Melville, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Melville, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Melville

Melville, LA 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 Melville is October with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Melville (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.68 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Melville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Melville, LA, 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: Melville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Melville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for January 21, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 5:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Melville

Best Months for Solar in Melville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Melville

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Solar Power Output in Melville

The Power of Solar in Melville, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Melville, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Melville

Melville (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5948.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Melville is October with an average of 574.11 kWhac, followed by April at 530.53 kWhac and May at 529.82 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Melville (Louisiana) are February with an average of 421.66 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 429.03 kWhac and January at 458.71 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Melville

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Weather Forecast for Melville, LA [5]

Tue Jan 21
26°F
Snow
Min: 12°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Jan 22
29°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 5°F
Max: 33°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Jan 23
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Jan 24
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Jan 25
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Jan 26
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Melville

About Melville

The town of Melville, LA in St. Landry County has an approximate population of 1,041. [6]

Melville Solar Power

Melville, LA Solar Energy

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

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