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Solar Power in Georgia
Solar Energy Levels in Georgia
The average monthly solar radiation level in Georgia's capital city, Atlanta, of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 39% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Georgia values listed here are based on the capital, Atlanta.
Solar Radiation in Georgia
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Georgia solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one 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).
→ Georgia values listed here are based on the capital, Atlanta.
Solar Installs in Georgia
Solar Panel Installations in Georgia
A look at solar installs in Georgia. The chart below visualizes install totals for the top five counties in GA vs. the cumulative install total of rest of GA counties combined.
Breakdown of Solar Installs in Georgia
There are currently at least 0 solar panel installations throughout the state of Georgia right now. [1]
Top Five Solar Install Counties in Georgia
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Everywhere Else: 0 solar installs
Note: Install totals presented here are those voluntarily contributed from a variety of sources including solar incentive programs, utilities, installers, and the general public. [1] Data for some states is thinner than others.
Residential electricity prices in Georgia averaged 10.80 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in December 2020, which was approximately 16% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.80¢/kWh in December. [2]
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Georgia Natural Gas Costs
Residential natural gas prices in Georgia averaged $21.71 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in November 2020, which was about 96% more than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $11.07 per Mcf in November. [3]
More about Georgia
About Georgia
Georgia ranks 9th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 9,687,653. [4]
Solar Energy in GA
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in Georgia, or for additional solar-related resources in GA, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
The largest solar power plant in the world covers 1000 acres & is located in the Mojave Desert in California.