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Solar Energy in Smiths Station, AL

Solar Energy in Smiths Station

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Smiths Station with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Smiths Station

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Smiths Station

The total length of the day in Smiths Station, AL today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

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Smiths Station, AL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Smiths Station, AL

Solar Energy Data in Smiths Station, AL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Smiths Station, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Smiths Station

Based on historical Smiths Station, 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 Smiths Station. [1]

Smiths Station has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Smiths Station that are always titled at the latitude of Smiths Station (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.05 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.61 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.52 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 Smiths Station

Solar Radiation Data in Smiths Station, AL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Smiths Station.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Smiths Station, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Smiths Station

Smiths Station, AL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Smiths Station is April with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.81 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Smiths Station (Alabama) are December with an average of 4.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.78 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Smiths Station vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Smiths Station

The average monthly solar radiation level in Smiths Station, AL, of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% 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: Smiths Station vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station

Sunrise / Sunset in Smiths Station

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:44 am
    • Sunset: 6:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:7
Solar Energy Statistics for Smiths Station

Best Months for Solar in Smiths Station

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Smiths Station

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Solar Power Output in Smiths Station

The Power of Solar in Smiths Station, AL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Smiths Station, AL

Solar Radiation Data in Smiths Station

Smiths Station (AL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5785.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Smiths Station is October with an average of 522.43 kWhac, followed by April at 520.89 kWhac and May at 520.18 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Smiths Station (Alabama) are December with an average of 417.86 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 424.18 kWhac and January at 451.74 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Smiths Station

Smiths Station Electricity Costs

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Smiths Station Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Smiths Station, AL [5]

Tue Mar 19
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Mar 20
62°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 16%
Thu Mar 21
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Mar 22
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sun Mar 24
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 10%

More about Smiths Station

About Smiths Station

The city of Smiths Station, AL in Lee County has an approximate population of 4,926. [6]

Smiths Station Solar Power

Smiths Station, AL Solar Energy

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

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