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Solar Energy in Fairburn, GA

Solar Energy in Fairburn

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Fairburn with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fairburn

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fairburn

The total length of the day in Fairburn, GA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Fairburn, GA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fairburn, GA

Solar Energy Data in Fairburn, GA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fairburn, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Fairburn

Based on historical Fairburn, 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 Fairburn. [1]

Fairburn has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fairburn that are always titled at the latitude of Fairburn (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.11 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.52 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.44 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 Fairburn

Solar Radiation Data in Fairburn, GA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fairburn, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Fairburn

Fairburn, GA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.3 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fairburn is May with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 5.85 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fairburn (Georgia) are December with an average of 4.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fairburn

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fairburn, GA, of 5.3 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: Fairburn vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fairburn

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:28 am
    • Sunset: 7:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Fairburn

Best Months for Solar in Fairburn

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fairburn

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Solar Power Output in Fairburn

The Power of Solar in Fairburn, GA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fairburn, GA

Solar Radiation Data in Fairburn

Fairburn (GA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5830.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fairburn is May with an average of 541.49 kWhac, followed by October at 540.09 kWhac and August at 519.06 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fairburn (Georgia) are December with an average of 393.95 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 415 kWhac and January at 446.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fairburn

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Weather Forecast for Fairburn, GA [5]

Fri Mar 29
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Few Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 20%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 82%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 65%

More about Fairburn

About Fairburn

The city of Fairburn, GA in Fulton County has an approximate population of 12,950. [6]

Fairburn Solar Power

Fairburn, GA Solar Energy

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

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