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Solar Energy in Winchester, IN

Solar Energy in Winchester

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Winchester with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Winchester

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Winchester

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

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Winchester, IN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Winchester, IN

Solar Energy Data in Winchester, IN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Winchester, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Winchester

Based on historical Winchester, 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 Winchester. [1]

Winchester has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Winchester that are always titled at the latitude of Winchester (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.73 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 Winchester

Solar Radiation Data in Winchester, IN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Winchester, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Winchester

Winchester, IN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Winchester is July with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Winchester (Indiana) are December with an average of 2.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Winchester

The average monthly solar radiation level in Winchester, IN, of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Winchester vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Winchester

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

Best Months for Solar in Winchester

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Winchester

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Solar Power Output in Winchester

The Power of Solar in Winchester, IN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Winchester, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Winchester

Winchester (IN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5457.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Winchester is July with an average of 563.41 kWhac, followed by August at 555.32 kWhac and June at 538.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Winchester (Indiana) are December with an average of 293.89 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 296.29 kWhac and November at 351.83 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Winchester

Winchester Electricity Costs

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Winchester Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Winchester, IN [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Mar 29
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Mar 30
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 82%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 28%

More about Winchester

About Winchester

The city of Winchester, IN in Randolph County has an approximate population of 4,935. [6]

Winchester Solar Power

Winchester, IN Solar Energy

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

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