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Solar Energy in Pittsboro, IN

Solar Energy in Pittsboro

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Pittsboro with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pittsboro

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pittsboro

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

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Pittsboro, IN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pittsboro, IN

Solar Energy Data in Pittsboro, IN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pittsboro, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Pittsboro

Based on historical Pittsboro, 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 Pittsboro. [1]

Pittsboro has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pittsboro that are always titled at the latitude of Pittsboro (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.58 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.89 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 Pittsboro

Solar Radiation Data in Pittsboro, IN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pittsboro, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Pittsboro

Pittsboro, IN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pittsboro is August with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pittsboro (Indiana) are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pittsboro

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pittsboro, IN, of 4.83 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: Pittsboro vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pittsboro

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:34 am
    • Sunset: 8:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Pittsboro

Best Months for Solar in Pittsboro

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pittsboro

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Solar Power Output in Pittsboro

The Power of Solar in Pittsboro, IN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pittsboro, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Pittsboro

Pittsboro (IN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5529.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pittsboro is August with an average of 552.04 kWhac, followed by July at 538.24 kWhac and September at 534.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pittsboro (Indiana) are December with an average of 284.53 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 339.16 kWhac and November at 387.48 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pittsboro

Pittsboro Electricity Costs

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Pittsboro Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pittsboro, IN [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Mar 29
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 86%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 93%
Mon Apr 1
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about Pittsboro

About Pittsboro

The town of Pittsboro, IN in Hendricks County has an approximate population of 2,928. [6]

Pittsboro Solar Power

Pittsboro, IN Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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