Based on historical Atlanta, GA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Atlanta.[1]
Atlanta has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Atlanta that are always titled at the latitude of Atlanta (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 Atlanta
Solar Radiation Data in Atlanta, GA
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Atlanta.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Atlanta, GA
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Solar Power Comparison: Atlanta vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Atlanta
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Solar Power: vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA at this current time.
However, Atlanta is in Fulton County and Fulton County has at least 0 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in Atlanta
The Power of Solar in Atlanta, GA
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Atlanta (ga). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Atlanta. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Atlanta, GA
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Cost of Utilities in Atlanta
Atlanta Electricity Costs
Electricity prices (residential) in Atlanta averaged 10.80 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in December 2020, which was about 16% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.80¢/kWh in December. [3]
Solar Power Poll: Atlanta
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Atlanta Natural Gas Costs
Natural gas prices (residential) in Georgia averaged $11.71 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in December 2020, which was approximately 20% more than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.73 per Mcf in December. [4]
The city of Atlanta, GA in Fulton County has an approximate population of 420,003. [6]
Atlanta, GA Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Atlanta, GA, or for more solar-related resources for Atlanta, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Solar power is renewable, does not produce any pollutants and is one of the cleanest source of energy.