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Solar Energy in Leeds, AL

Solar Energy in Leeds

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

Solar Panels in Leeds

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Leeds

The total length of the day in Leeds, AL today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

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Leeds, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Leeds, AL

Solar Energy Data in Leeds, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Leeds, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Leeds

Based on historical Leeds, 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 Leeds. [1]

Leeds 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 4.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Leeds that are always titled at the latitude of Leeds (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 4.34 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 Leeds

Solar Radiation Data in Leeds, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Leeds, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Leeds

Leeds, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Leeds is April with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.8 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Leeds (Alabama) are December with an average of 3.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by February with an average of 4.44 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Leeds

The average monthly solar radiation level in Leeds, AL, of 5.22 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: Leeds vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Leeds

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:15
Solar Energy Statistics for Leeds

Best Months for Solar in Leeds

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Leeds

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Solar Power Output in Leeds

The Power of Solar in Leeds, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Leeds, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Leeds

Leeds (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5647.99 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Leeds is May with an average of 525.36 kWhac, followed by April at 520.82 kWhac and October at 513.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Leeds (Alabama) are December with an average of 369.68 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 385.06 kWhac and January at 428.61 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Leeds

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Weather Forecast for Leeds, AL [5]

Sat Apr 20
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sun Apr 21
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 10%
Tue Apr 23
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 4%
Wed Apr 24
74°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 49%
Thu Apr 25
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 75°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Leeds

About Leeds

The city of Leeds, AL in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 11,773. [6]

Leeds Solar Power

Leeds, AL Solar Energy

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

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