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Solar Energy in Center Point, AL

Solar Energy in Center Point

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Center Point with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Center Point

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Center Point

The total length of the day in Center Point, AL today (December 03, 2024) will be 10 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Center Point, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Center Point, AL

Solar Energy Data in Center Point, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Center Point, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Center Point

Based on historical Center Point, 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 Center Point. [1]

Center Point has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Center Point that are always titled at the latitude of Center Point (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.3 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 Center Point

Solar Radiation Data in Center Point, AL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Center Point.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Center Point, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Center Point

Center Point, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Center Point is September with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Center Point (Alabama) are December with an average of 3.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.35 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Center Point vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Center Point

The average monthly solar radiation level in Center Point, AL, of 5.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Center Point vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Center Point 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 Center Point

Sunrise / Sunset in Center Point

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:34 am
    • Sunset: 4:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Center Point

Best Months for Solar in Center Point

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.15 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Center Point

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Solar Power Output in Center Point

The Power of Solar in Center Point, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Center Point, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Center Point

Center Point (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5646.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Center Point is October with an average of 519.84 kWhac, followed by September at 510.44 kWhac and May at 508.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Center Point (Alabama) are December with an average of 378.86 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 388.63 kWhac and January at 419.2 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Center Point

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Center Point Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Center Point, AL [5]

Tue Dec 3
35°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Dec 4
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 30°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 66%
Thu Dec 5
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 77%
Fri Dec 6
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 72%
Sat Dec 7
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Dec 8
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Center Point

About Center Point

The city of Center Point, AL in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 16,921. [6]

Center Point Solar Power

Center Point, AL Solar Energy

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

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