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Solar Energy in Altona, IN

Solar Energy in Altona

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Altona with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Altona

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Altona

The total length of the day in Altona, IN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Altona, IN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Altona, IN

Solar Energy Data in Altona, IN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Altona, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Altona

Based on historical Altona, IN data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Altona. [1]

Altona has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Altona that are always titled at the latitude of Altona (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.62 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 Altona

Solar Radiation Data in Altona, IN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Altona, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Altona

Altona, IN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Altona is July with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Altona (Indiana) are December with an average of 2.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Altona

The average monthly solar radiation level in Altona, IN, of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Altona vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Altona

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:28 am
    • Sunset: 8:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Altona

Best Months for Solar in Altona

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Altona

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Solar Power Output in Altona

The Power of Solar in Altona, IN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Altona, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Altona

Altona (IN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5407.01 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Altona is July with an average of 561.98 kWhac, followed by August at 551.78 kWhac and May at 549.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Altona (Indiana) are December with an average of 269.96 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 315.01 kWhac and November at 331.41 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Altona

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Altona Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Altona, IN [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Mar 29
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 40%
Sat Mar 30
58°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 1
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
63°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 32%

More about Altona

About Altona

The town of Altona, IN in DeKalb County has an approximate population of 197. [6]

Altona Solar Power

Altona, IN Solar Energy

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

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