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Solar Power in 71953 (Mena, AR)

Solar Energy in 71953

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 71953 with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71953

Solar panels in 71953 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71953

The total length of the day in 71953 (Mena, AR) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

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71953 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 71953 (Mena, AR)

Solar Energy Data for 71953

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71953.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71953

Solar Radiation Data in 71953

Based on historical 71953 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71953. [1]

The region associated with 71953 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71953 that are always titled at the latitude of Mena (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.88 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.33 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.43 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 71953

Solar Radiation Data in 71953

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71953.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71953

Solar Radiation Data in 71953

The region associated with 71953 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 71953 is August with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71953 are December with an average of 3.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by February with an average of 4.39 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71953 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71953

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71953, of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: 71953 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71953 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 71953

Sunrise / Sunset in 71953

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:37 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:16
Solar Energy Statistics for 71953

Best Months for Solar in 71953

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71953

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71953 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71953

The Power of Solar in 71953

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71953. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71953. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71953

Solar Radiation Data in 71953

71953 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5569.32 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71953 is August with an average of 530.26 kWhac, followed by June at 505.74 kWhac and July at 505.34 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71953 are February with an average of 375.89 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 384.84 kWhac and November at 420.67 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71953 [5]

Fri Apr 19
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 3%
Tue Apr 23
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 52%
Wed Apr 24
67°F
Few Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 13%

More about 71953

About 71953

The ZIP code 71953 is associated with the city of Mena in Polk County in Arkansas.

71953 Solar Power

71953 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71953, or for more solar-related resources for AR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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