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Solar Energy in Fort Deposit, AL

Solar Energy in Fort Deposit

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Fort Deposit with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fort Deposit

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fort Deposit

The total length of the day in Fort Deposit, AL today (November 13, 2024) will be 10 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Fort Deposit, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fort Deposit, AL

Solar Energy Data in Fort Deposit, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fort Deposit, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Deposit

Based on historical Fort Deposit, 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 Fort Deposit. [1]

Fort Deposit has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fort Deposit that are always titled at the latitude of Fort Deposit (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.22 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.66 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.54 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 Fort Deposit

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Deposit, AL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Fort Deposit.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fort Deposit, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Deposit

Fort Deposit, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fort Deposit is October with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fort Deposit (Alabama) are December with an average of 4.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.81 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Fort Deposit vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Fort Deposit

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fort Deposit, AL, of 5.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Fort Deposit vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Fort Deposit 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 Fort Deposit

Sunrise / Sunset in Fort Deposit

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 13, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:12 am
    • Sunset: 4:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Fort Deposit

Best Months for Solar in Fort Deposit

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fort Deposit

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Solar Power Output in Fort Deposit

The Power of Solar in Fort Deposit, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fort Deposit, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Deposit

Fort Deposit (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5815.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fort Deposit is October with an average of 533.47 kWhac, followed by May at 520.45 kWhac and March at 519.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fort Deposit (Alabama) are December with an average of 402.45 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 428.8 kWhac and January at 459.8 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fort Deposit

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Fort Deposit Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fort Deposit, AL [5]

Wed Nov 13
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu Nov 14
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri Nov 15
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 16
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 17
75°F
Few Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 12%
Mon Nov 18
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Fort Deposit

About Fort Deposit

The town of Fort Deposit, AL in Lowndes County has an approximate population of 1,344. [6]

Fort Deposit Solar Power

Fort Deposit, AL Solar Energy

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

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