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Solar Energy in Cincinnati, OH

Solar Energy in Cincinnati

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Cincinnati with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Cincinnati

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Cincinnati

The total length of the day in Cincinnati, OH today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Cincinnati, OH Solar Energy

Solar Power in Cincinnati, OH

Solar Energy Data in Cincinnati, OH

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Cincinnati, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Cincinnati

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

Cincinnati has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Cincinnati that are always titled at the latitude of Cincinnati (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.63 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.93 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 Cincinnati

Solar Radiation Data in Cincinnati, OH

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Cincinnati, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Cincinnati is August with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Cincinnati (Ohio) are December with an average of 3.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Cincinnati

The average monthly solar radiation level in Cincinnati, OH, of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Cincinnati vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Cincinnati

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:25 am
    • Sunset: 7:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Cincinnati

Best Months for Solar in Cincinnati

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.16 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Cincinnati

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Solar Power Output in Cincinnati

The Power of Solar in Cincinnati, OH

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Cincinnati, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Cincinnati

Cincinnati (OH) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5265.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Cincinnati is August with an average of 532.34 kWhac, followed by July at 514.34 kWhac and June at 509.99 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Cincinnati (Ohio) are December with an average of 309.35 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 321.15 kWhac and November at 356.83 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Electricity Costs

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Cincinnati Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Cincinnati, OH [5]

Fri Mar 29
60°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sat Mar 30
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 5%
Wed Apr 3
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 85%

More about Cincinnati

About Cincinnati

The city of Cincinnati, OH in Hamilton County has an approximate population of 296,943. [6]

Cincinnati Solar Power

Cincinnati, OH Solar Energy

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

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Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity through a physical process known as the photovoltaic effect.

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