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Solar Energy in Dora, AL

Solar Energy in Dora

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Dora with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dora

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dora

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

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Dora, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dora, AL

Solar Energy Data in Dora, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dora, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Dora

Based on historical Dora, 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 Dora. [1]

Dora 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 Dora that are always titled at the latitude of Dora (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 Dora

Solar Radiation Data in Dora, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dora, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Dora

Dora, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dora is May with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 5.81 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dora (Alabama) are December with an average of 4.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dora

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dora, AL, of 5.24 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: Dora vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dora

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 6:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Dora

Best Months for Solar in Dora

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dora

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Solar Power Output in Dora

The Power of Solar in Dora, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dora, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Dora

Dora (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5663.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dora is October with an average of 526.46 kWhac, followed by May at 525.81 kWhac and August at 502.12 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dora (Alabama) are December with an average of 386.76 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 408.84 kWhac and January at 427.96 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dora

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Dora Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dora, AL [5]

Mon Oct 14
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Oct 15
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Oct 16
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Oct 17
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Oct 18
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Oct 19
74°F
Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 75°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 11%

More about Dora

About Dora

The city of Dora, AL in Walker County has an approximate population of 2,025. [6]

Dora Solar Power

Dora, AL Solar Energy

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

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