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Solar Energy in Bartow, FL

Solar Energy in Bartow

The month of March has the highest historical solar radition values in Bartow with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bartow

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bartow

The total length of the day in Bartow, FL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Bartow, FL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bartow, FL

Solar Energy Data in Bartow, FL

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bartow, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Bartow

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

Bartow has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bartow that are always titled at the latitude of Bartow (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.84 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 Bartow

Solar Radiation Data in Bartow, FL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bartow, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Bartow

Bartow, FL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bartow is March with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.2 kWh/m2/day and January at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bartow (Florida) are June with an average of 5.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by July with an average of 5.15 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bartow

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bartow, FL, of 5.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 44% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: Bartow vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bartow

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 7:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Bartow

Best Months for Solar in Bartow

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.62 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bartow

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Solar Power Output in Bartow

The Power of Solar in Bartow, FL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bartow, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Bartow

Bartow (FL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6231.35 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bartow is March with an average of 600.17 kWhac, followed by January at 557.43 kWhac and April at 556.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bartow (Florida) are June with an average of 446.35 kWhac, followed by July with an average of 470.4 kWhac and September at 482.47 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bartow

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Weather Forecast for Bartow, FL [5]

Thu Mar 28
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 80°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 73%
Fri Mar 29
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
75°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 49%
Sun Mar 31
80°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Apr 1
83°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 82%
Tue Apr 2
86°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 87°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 78%

More about Bartow

About Bartow

The city of Bartow, FL in Polk County has an approximate population of 17,298. [6]

Bartow Solar Power

Bartow, FL Solar Energy

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

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