Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Energy in Reform, AL

Solar Energy in Reform

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

Solar Panels in Reform

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Reform

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

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
Reform, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Reform, AL

Solar Energy Data in Reform, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Reform, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Reform

Based on historical Reform, 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 Reform. [1]

Reform has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Reform that are always titled at the latitude of Reform (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 Reform

Solar Radiation Data in Reform, AL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Reform, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Reform

Reform, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Reform is August with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Reform (Alabama) are December with an average of 3.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.59 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

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

Solar Power Levels in Reform

The average monthly solar radiation level in Reform, AL, of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% 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: Reform vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Reform

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:43 am
    • Sunset: 7:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Reform

Best Months for Solar in Reform

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Reform

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the town of Reform, AL at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Reform

The Power of Solar in Reform, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Reform, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Reform

Reform (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5635.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Reform is August with an average of 511.87 kWhac, followed by May at 507.33 kWhac and July at 505.66 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Reform (Alabama) are December with an average of 362.91 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 402.59 kWhac and January at 433.01 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Reform

Reform Electricity Costs

Sorry, Reform residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Solar Power Poll: Reform

Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Reform, is solar power a good choice for residents of this town?

Yes, solar power is a great option  
No, solar power isn't a good option

Reform Natural Gas Costs

Sorry, Alabama residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Weather Forecast for Reform, AL [5]

Thu Mar 28
62°F
Few Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 17%
Fri Mar 29
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 10%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Reform

About Reform

The town of Reform, AL in Pickens County has an approximate population of 1,702. [6]

Reform Solar Power

Reform, AL Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

It takes light about 8 minutes, 19 seconds to travel the 93,000,000 miles from the sun's surface to us on Earth.

Other Cities in Alabama

ZIP Codes in AL


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.