Based on historical Marion, 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 Marion.[1]
Marion has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Marion that are always titled at the latitude of Marion (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.01 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]
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 Marion
Solar Radiation Data in Marion, AR
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Marion.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Marion, AR
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Solar Power Comparison: Marion vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Marion
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Solar Power: vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Marion 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Marion, AR at this current time.
However, Marion is in Crittenden County and Crittenden County has at least 0 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in Marion
The Power of Solar in Marion, AR
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Marion (ar). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Marion. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Marion, AR
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Cost of Utilities in Marion
Marion Electricity Costs
Electricity prices (residential) in Marion averaged 10.76 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in October 2020, which was about 21% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 13.60¢/kWh in October. [3]
Solar Power Poll: Marion
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Marion Natural Gas Costs
Natural gas prices (residential) in Arkansas averaged $16.74 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in October 2020, which was approximately 36% more than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $12.35 per Mcf in October. [4]
The city of Marion, AR in Crittenden County has an approximate population of 12,345. [6]
Marion, AR Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Marion, AR, or for more solar-related resources for Marion, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Some tax incentives and rebate programs are designed to spur the use of solar energy. These vary by location.