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Solar Energy in Anniston, AL

Solar Energy in Anniston

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Anniston with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Anniston

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Anniston

The total length of the day in Anniston, AL today (December 05, 2024) will be 10 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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Anniston, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Anniston, AL

Solar Energy Data in Anniston, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Anniston, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Anniston

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

Anniston has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Anniston that are always titled at the latitude of Anniston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.47 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.33 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 Anniston

Solar Radiation Data in Anniston, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Anniston, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Anniston

Anniston, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Anniston is August with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Anniston (Alabama) are December with an average of 3.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.49 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Anniston

The average monthly solar radiation level in Anniston, AL, of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% 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: Anniston vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Anniston

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 05, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:32 am
    • Sunset: 4:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:4
Solar Energy Statistics for Anniston

Best Months for Solar in Anniston

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Anniston

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Solar Power Output in Anniston

The Power of Solar in Anniston, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Anniston, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Anniston

Anniston (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5751.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Anniston is May with an average of 521.75 kWhac, followed by August at 517.61 kWhac and April at 511.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Anniston (Alabama) are December with an average of 381.51 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 427.02 kWhac and January at 431.62 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Anniston

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Weather Forecast for Anniston, AL [5]

Thu Dec 5
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 26°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 38%
Fri Dec 6
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 22°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Dec 7
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 4 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Dec 8
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 9
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 10
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 91%

More about Anniston

About Anniston

The city of Anniston, AL in Calhoun County has an approximate population of 23,106. [6]

Anniston Solar Power

Anniston, AL Solar Energy

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

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