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Solar Energy in Defuniak Springs, FL

Solar Energy in Defuniak Springs

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Defuniak Springs with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Defuniak Springs

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Defuniak Springs

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

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Defuniak Springs, FL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Defuniak Springs, FL

Solar Energy Data in Defuniak Springs, FL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Defuniak Springs, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Defuniak Springs

Based on historical Defuniak Springs, 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 Defuniak Springs. [1]

Defuniak Springs has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Defuniak Springs that are always titled at the latitude of Defuniak Springs (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.23 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.69 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.55 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 Defuniak Springs

Solar Radiation Data in Defuniak Springs, FL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Defuniak Springs.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Defuniak Springs, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Defuniak Springs

Defuniak Springs, FL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Defuniak Springs is October with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Defuniak Springs (Florida) are December with an average of 4.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.05 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Defuniak Springs vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Defuniak Springs

The average monthly solar radiation level in Defuniak Springs, FL, of 5.38 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 19% 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: Defuniak Springs vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Defuniak Springs 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 Defuniak Springs

Sunrise / Sunset in Defuniak Springs

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 6:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:7
Solar Energy Statistics for Defuniak Springs

Best Months for Solar in Defuniak Springs

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Defuniak Springs

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Solar Power Output in Defuniak Springs

The Power of Solar in Defuniak Springs, FL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Defuniak Springs, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Defuniak Springs

Defuniak Springs (FL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5909.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Defuniak Springs is October with an average of 550.74 kWhac, followed by March at 530.09 kWhac and May at 523.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Defuniak Springs (Florida) are December with an average of 416.9 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 457.76 kWhac and July at 470.65 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Defuniak Springs

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Defuniak Springs Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Defuniak Springs, FL [5]

Tue Mar 19
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Mar 20
65°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 27%
Thu Mar 21
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sun Mar 24
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Defuniak Springs

About Defuniak Springs

The city of Defuniak Springs, FL in Walton County has an approximate population of 5,177. [6]

Defuniak Springs Solar Power

Defuniak Springs, FL Solar Energy

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

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