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Solar Energy in Buford, GA

Solar Energy in Buford

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Buford with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Buford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Buford

The total length of the day in Buford, GA today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Buford, GA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Buford, GA

Solar Energy Data in Buford, GA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Buford, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Buford

Based on historical Buford, 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 Buford. [1]

Buford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Buford that are always titled at the latitude of Buford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.44 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.33 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 Buford

Solar Radiation Data in Buford, GA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Buford, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Buford

Buford, GA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Buford is May with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.7 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Buford (Georgia) are December with an average of 4.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.39 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Buford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Buford, GA, of 5.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Buford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Buford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 8:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Buford

Best Months for Solar in Buford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Buford

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Solar Power Output in Buford

The Power of Solar in Buford, GA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Buford, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Buford

Buford (GA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5714.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Buford is May with an average of 517.59 kWhac, followed by October at 510.3 kWhac and March at 504.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Buford (Georgia) are December with an average of 402.95 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 423.16 kWhac and February at 432.46 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Buford

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Weather Forecast for Buford, GA [5]

Fri Apr 26
68°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 40%
Sat Apr 27
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
75°F
Few Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 11%
Mon Apr 29
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 7%
Tue Apr 30
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 79°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 50%
Wed May 1
87°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 87°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Buford

About Buford

The city of Buford, GA in Gwinnett County has an approximate population of 12,225. [6]

Buford Solar Power

Buford, GA Solar Energy

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

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