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Solar Energy in Madison, FL

Solar Energy in Madison

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Madison with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Madison

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Madison

The total length of the day in Madison, FL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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Madison, FL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Madison, FL

Solar Energy Data in Madison, FL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Madison, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Madison

Based on historical Madison, 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 Madison. [1]

Madison has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Madison that are always titled at the latitude of Madison (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.65 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 Madison

Solar Radiation Data in Madison, FL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Madison, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Madison

Madison, FL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Madison is April with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Madison (Florida) are December with an average of 4.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.98 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Madison

The average monthly solar radiation level in Madison, FL, of 5.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 39% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% 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: Madison vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Madison

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:26 am
    • Sunset: 7:50 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:24
Solar Energy Statistics for Madison

Best Months for Solar in Madison

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.65 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Madison

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Solar Power Output in Madison

The Power of Solar in Madison, FL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Madison, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Madison

Madison (FL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5949.87 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Madison is March with an average of 546.89 kWhac, followed by April at 543.33 kWhac and May at 540.12 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Madison (Florida) are December with an average of 438.2 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 450.91 kWhac and June at 460.85 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Madison

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Weather Forecast for Madison, FL [5]

Thu Mar 28
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 29
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
73°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 78%
Sun Mar 31
78°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 72%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
80°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Madison

About Madison

The city of Madison, FL in Madison County has an approximate population of 2,843. [6]

Madison Solar Power

Madison, FL Solar Energy

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

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