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Solar Energy in Pigeon Forge, TN

Solar Energy in Pigeon Forge

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Pigeon Forge with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pigeon Forge

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pigeon Forge

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

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Pigeon Forge, TN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pigeon Forge, TN

Solar Energy Data in Pigeon Forge, TN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pigeon Forge, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Pigeon Forge

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

Pigeon Forge has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pigeon Forge that are always titled at the latitude of Pigeon Forge (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.86 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 Pigeon Forge

Solar Radiation Data in Pigeon Forge, TN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Pigeon Forge.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pigeon Forge, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge, TN has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pigeon Forge is August with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) are December with an average of 3.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Pigeon Forge vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Pigeon Forge

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pigeon Forge, TN, of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Pigeon Forge vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge

Sunrise / Sunset in Pigeon Forge

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:25 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Pigeon Forge

Best Months for Solar in Pigeon Forge

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.95 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pigeon Forge

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Solar Power Output in Pigeon Forge

The Power of Solar in Pigeon Forge, TN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pigeon Forge, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge (TN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5573.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pigeon Forge is August with an average of 526.43 kWhac, followed by May at 520.97 kWhac and July at 502.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) are December with an average of 371.81 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 394.41 kWhac and February at 406.84 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pigeon Forge

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Pigeon Forge Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pigeon Forge, TN [5]

Thu Mar 28
56°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 68%
Fri Mar 29
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Few Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 23%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 93%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 80%

More about Pigeon Forge

About Pigeon Forge

The city of Pigeon Forge, TN in Sevier County has an approximate population of 5,875. [6]

Pigeon Forge Solar Power

Pigeon Forge, TN Solar Energy

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

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