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Solar Energy in Dothan, AL

Solar Energy in Dothan

The month of March has the highest historical solar radition values in Dothan with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dothan

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dothan

The total length of the day in Dothan, AL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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Dothan, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dothan, AL

Solar Energy Data in Dothan, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dothan, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Dothan

Based on historical Dothan, 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 Dothan. [1]

Dothan has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dothan that are always titled at the latitude of Dothan (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.66 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 Dothan

Solar Radiation Data in Dothan, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dothan, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Dothan

Dothan, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dothan is March with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dothan (Alabama) are December with an average of 4.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.9 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dothan

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dothan, AL, of 5.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 42% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: Dothan vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dothan

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:34 am
    • Sunset: 6:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:24
Solar Energy Statistics for Dothan

Best Months for Solar in Dothan

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dothan

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Solar Power Output in Dothan

The Power of Solar in Dothan, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dothan, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Dothan

Dothan (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6169.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dothan is March with an average of 579.18 kWhac, followed by October at 571.34 kWhac and May at 558.37 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dothan (Alabama) are December with an average of 458.71 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 469.38 kWhac and January at 482.18 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dothan

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Dothan Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dothan, AL [5]

Thu Mar 28
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 29
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 67%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 83%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Dothan

About Dothan

The city of Dothan, AL in Houston County has an approximate population of 65,496. [6]

Dothan Solar Power

Dothan, AL Solar Energy

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

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