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Solar Power in 36740 (Forkland, AL)

Solar Energy in 36740

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Solar Panels in 36740

Solar panels in 36740 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 36740

The total length of the day in 36740 (Forkland, AL) today (August 22, 2026) will be 13 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 36740 (Forkland, AL)

Solar Energy Data for 36740

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Solar Energy Analysis for 36740

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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 36740

Solar Radiation Data in 36740

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 36740

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Solar Power Comparison: 36740 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 36740

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Solar Power: 36740 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 36740 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 36740

Sunrise / Sunset in 36740

Sunrise/Sunset for August 22, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:18 am
- Sunset: 7:29 pm
- Length of Day: 13:11

Best Months for Solar in 36740

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Solar Panel Installs in 36740

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Solar Power Output in 36740

The Power of Solar in 36740

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 36740. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 36740. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 36740

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Weather Forecast for 36740 ^[5]

Sat Aug 22

85°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 73°F
Max: 99°F

Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 45%

Sun Aug 23

95°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 99°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 5%

Mon Aug 24

84°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 71°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Aug 25

84°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 92°F

Light breeze: 5 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 55%

Wed Aug 26

89°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 93°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 60%

Thu Aug 27

84°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about 36740

About 36740

The ZIP code 36740 is associated with the city of Forkland in Greene County in Alabama.

36740 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 36740, or for more solar-related resources for AL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.