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Solar Energy in Black Rock, AR

Solar Energy in Black Rock

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Black Rock with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Black Rock

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Black Rock

The total length of the day in Black Rock, AR today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Black Rock, AR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Black Rock, AR

Solar Energy Data in Black Rock, AR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Black Rock, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Black Rock

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

Black Rock has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Black Rock that are always titled at the latitude of Black Rock (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.01 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.45 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 Black Rock

Solar Radiation Data in Black Rock, AR

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Black Rock.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Black Rock, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Black Rock

Black Rock, AR 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 Black Rock is August with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Black Rock (Arkansas) are December with an average of 3.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.16 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Black Rock vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Black Rock

The average monthly solar radiation level in Black Rock, AR, 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: Black Rock vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Black Rock 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 Black Rock

Sunrise / Sunset in Black Rock

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Black Rock

Best Months for Solar in Black Rock

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Black Rock

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Solar Power Output in Black Rock

The Power of Solar in Black Rock, AR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Black Rock, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Black Rock

Black Rock (AR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5762.8 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Black Rock is August with an average of 549.97 kWhac, followed by July at 531.09 kWhac and September at 529.52 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Black Rock (Arkansas) are December with an average of 371.96 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 409.06 kWhac and November at 411.47 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Black Rock

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Black Rock Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Black Rock, AR [5]

Fri Mar 29
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 53%
Sat Mar 30
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about Black Rock

About Black Rock

The city of Black Rock, AR in Lawrence County has an approximate population of 662. [6]

Black Rock Solar Power

Black Rock, AR Solar Energy

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

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