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Solar Energy in Collinsville, AL

Solar Energy in Collinsville

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

Solar Panels in Collinsville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Collinsville

The total length of the day in Collinsville, AL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Collinsville, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Collinsville, AL

Solar Energy Data in Collinsville, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Collinsville, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Collinsville

Based on historical Collinsville, 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 Collinsville. [1]

Collinsville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.41 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 Collinsville that are always titled at the latitude of Collinsville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.98 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% 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 Collinsville

Solar Radiation Data in Collinsville, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Collinsville, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Collinsville

Collinsville, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Collinsville is September with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Collinsville (Alabama) are December with an average of 4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.15 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Collinsville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Collinsville, AL, of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% 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: Collinsville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Collinsville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:33 am
    • Sunset: 7:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Collinsville

Best Months for Solar in Collinsville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Collinsville

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Solar Power Output in Collinsville

The Power of Solar in Collinsville, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Collinsville, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Collinsville

Collinsville (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5620.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Collinsville is August with an average of 513.72 kWhac, followed by October at 508.91 kWhac and September at 506.72 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Collinsville (Alabama) are December with an average of 386.31 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 397.67 kWhac and January at 400.7 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Collinsville

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Weather Forecast for Collinsville, AL [5]

Fri Mar 29
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Few Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 12%
Sun Mar 31
70°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
73°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Apr 3
55°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 66%

More about Collinsville

About Collinsville

The town of Collinsville, AL in DeKalb County has an approximate population of 1,983. [6]

Collinsville Solar Power

Collinsville, AL Solar Energy

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

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