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Solar Power in 40580 (Lexington, KY)

Solar Energy in 40580

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 40580 with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 40580

Solar panels in 40580 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 40580

The total length of the day in 40580 (Lexington, KY) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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40580 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 40580 (Lexington, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 40580

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 40580.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 40580

Solar Radiation Data in 40580

Based on historical 40580 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 40580. [1]

The region associated with 40580 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 40580 that are always titled at the latitude of Lexington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.68 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.11 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 40580

Solar Radiation Data in 40580

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 40580.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 40580

Solar Radiation Data in 40580

The region associated with 40580 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 40580 is August with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.7 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 40580 are December with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.5 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 40580 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 40580

The average monthly solar radiation level in 40580, of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 40580 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 40580 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 40580

Sunrise / Sunset in 40580

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 7:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for 40580

Best Months for Solar in 40580

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.16 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 40580

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 40580 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 40580

The Power of Solar in 40580

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 40580. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 40580. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 40580

Solar Radiation Data in 40580

40580 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5532.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 40580 is August with an average of 548.02 kWhac, followed by July at 524.34 kWhac and May at 518.99 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 40580 are December with an average of 327.37 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 357.65 kWhac and February at 363.47 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 40580 [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Mar 29
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 58%
Sat Mar 30
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sun Mar 31
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 40580

About 40580

The ZIP code 40580 is associated with the city of Lexington in Fayette County in Kentucky.

40580 Solar Power

40580 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 40580, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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