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Solar Energy in Covington, GA

Solar Energy in Covington

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Covington with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Covington

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Covington

The total length of the day in Covington, GA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Covington, GA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Covington, GA

Solar Energy Data in Covington, GA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Covington, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Covington

Based on historical Covington, 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 Covington. [1]

Covington has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Covington that are always titled at the latitude of Covington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.58 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 Covington

Solar Radiation Data in Covington, GA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Covington, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Covington

Covington, GA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Covington is May with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.81 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Covington (Georgia) are December with an average of 4.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.77 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Covington

The average monthly solar radiation level in Covington, GA, of 5.39 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 18% 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: Covington vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Covington

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Covington

Best Months for Solar in Covington

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Covington

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Solar Power Output in Covington

The Power of Solar in Covington, GA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Covington, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Covington

Covington (GA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5835.63 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Covington is May with an average of 528.06 kWhac, followed by October at 520.74 kWhac and April at 519.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Covington (Georgia) are December with an average of 409.83 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 437.25 kWhac and January at 461.49 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Covington

Covington Electricity Costs

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Covington Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Covington, GA [5]

Thu Mar 28
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 82%
Fri Mar 29
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 84%
Mon Apr 1
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Covington

About Covington

The city of Covington, GA in Newton County has an approximate population of 13,118. [6]

Covington Solar Power

Covington, GA Solar Energy

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

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