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Solar Energy in Montevallo, AL

Solar Energy in Montevallo

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Montevallo with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Montevallo

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Montevallo

The total length of the day in Montevallo, AL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Montevallo, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Montevallo, AL

Solar Energy Data in Montevallo, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Montevallo, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Montevallo

Based on historical Montevallo, 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 Montevallo. [1]

Montevallo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Montevallo that are always titled at the latitude of Montevallo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.35 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 Montevallo

Solar Radiation Data in Montevallo, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Montevallo, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Montevallo

Montevallo, 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 Montevallo is August with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Montevallo (Alabama) are December with an average of 3.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.44 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Montevallo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Montevallo, 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: Montevallo vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Montevallo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:39 am
    • Sunset: 7:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Montevallo

Best Months for Solar in Montevallo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Montevallo

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Solar Power Output in Montevallo

The Power of Solar in Montevallo, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Montevallo, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Montevallo

Montevallo (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5657.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Montevallo is May with an average of 516.27 kWhac, followed by October at 514.73 kWhac and August at 509 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Montevallo (Alabama) are December with an average of 372.81 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 398.47 kWhac and January at 422.34 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Montevallo

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Montevallo Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Montevallo, AL [5]

Thu Mar 28
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Mar 29
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 59%
Sun Mar 31
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Montevallo

About Montevallo

The city of Montevallo, AL in Shelby County has an approximate population of 6,323. [6]

Montevallo Solar Power

Montevallo, AL Solar Energy

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

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