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Solar Energy in Fountain City, IN

Solar Energy in Fountain City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Fountain City with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fountain City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fountain City

The total length of the day in Fountain City, IN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Fountain City, IN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fountain City, IN

Solar Energy Data in Fountain City, IN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fountain City, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Fountain City

Based on historical Fountain City, 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 Fountain City. [1]

Fountain City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fountain City that are always titled at the latitude of Fountain City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.79 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 Fountain City

Solar Radiation Data in Fountain City, IN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Fountain City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fountain City, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Fountain City

Fountain City, IN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fountain City is August with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fountain City (Indiana) are December with an average of 2.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.21 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Fountain City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Fountain City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fountain City, IN, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Fountain City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Fountain City 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 Fountain City

Sunrise / Sunset in Fountain City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:28 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Fountain City

Best Months for Solar in Fountain City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fountain City

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Solar Power Output in Fountain City

The Power of Solar in Fountain City, IN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fountain City, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Fountain City

Fountain City (IN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5536.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fountain City is August with an average of 577.15 kWhac, followed by July at 566.86 kWhac and May at 538.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fountain City (Indiana) are December with an average of 293.23 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 333.89 kWhac and February at 357.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fountain City

Fountain City Electricity Costs

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Fountain City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fountain City, IN [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Mar 29
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sat Mar 30
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 89%
Mon Apr 1
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
66°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Fountain City

About Fountain City

The town of Fountain City, IN in Wayne County has an approximate population of 796. [6]

Fountain City Solar Power

Fountain City, IN Solar Energy

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

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