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Solar Power in 35209 (Birmingham, AL)

Solar Energy in 35209

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in 35209 with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 35209

Solar panels in 35209 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 35209

The total length of the day in 35209 (Birmingham, AL) today (October 14, 2024) will be 11 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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35209 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 35209 (Birmingham, AL)

Solar Energy Data for 35209

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 35209.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 35209

Solar Radiation Data in 35209

Based on historical 35209 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 35209. [1]

The region associated with 35209 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 35209 that are always titled at the latitude of Birmingham (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.49 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.36 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 35209

Solar Radiation Data in 35209

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 35209.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 35209

Solar Radiation Data in 35209

The region associated with 35209 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 35209 is October with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 35209 are December with an average of 4.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.49 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 35209 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 35209

The average monthly solar radiation level in 35209, of 5.26 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 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: 35209 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 35209 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 35209

Sunrise / Sunset in 35209

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 6:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:25
Solar Energy Statistics for 35209

Best Months for Solar in 35209

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 35209

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 35209 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 35209

The Power of Solar in 35209

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 35209. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 35209. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 35209

Solar Radiation Data in 35209

35209 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5672.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 35209 is October with an average of 531.5 kWhac, followed by May at 511.04 kWhac and August at 499.34 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 35209 are December with an average of 394 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 395.18 kWhac and January at 431.43 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 35209 [5]

Mon Oct 14
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Oct 15
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Oct 16
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Oct 17
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Oct 18
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Oct 19
72°F
Few Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about 35209

About 35209

The ZIP code 35209 is associated with the city of Birmingham in Jefferson County in Alabama.

35209 Solar Power

35209 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 35209, or for more solar-related resources for AL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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