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Solar Energy in Dunwoody, GA

Solar Energy in Dunwoody

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Dunwoody with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dunwoody

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dunwoody

The total length of the day in Dunwoody, GA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Dunwoody, GA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dunwoody, GA

Solar Energy Data in Dunwoody, GA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dunwoody, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Dunwoody

Based on historical Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody. [1]

Dunwoody has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dunwoody that are always titled at the latitude of Dunwoody (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.05 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.38 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 Dunwoody

Solar Radiation Data in Dunwoody, GA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dunwoody, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Dunwoody

Dunwoody, GA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dunwoody is May with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dunwoody (Georgia) are December with an average of 4.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dunwoody

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dunwoody, GA, of 5.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Dunwoody vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dunwoody

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 7:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Dunwoody

Best Months for Solar in Dunwoody

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dunwoody

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Solar Power Output in Dunwoody

The Power of Solar in Dunwoody, GA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dunwoody, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Dunwoody

Dunwoody (GA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5734.35 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dunwoody is October with an average of 529.15 kWhac, followed by May at 528.31 kWhac and April at 506.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dunwoody (Georgia) are December with an average of 400.85 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 415.41 kWhac and January at 427.48 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dunwoody

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Dunwoody Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dunwoody, GA [5]

Fri Mar 29
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed Apr 3
54°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 61%

More about Dunwoody

About Dunwoody

The city of Dunwoody, GA in DeKalb County has an approximate population of 46,267. [6]

Dunwoody Solar Power

Dunwoody, GA Solar Energy

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

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