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Solar Energy in Bedford, KY

Solar Energy in Bedford

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

Solar Panels in Bedford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bedford

The total length of the day in Bedford, KY today (December 05, 2024) will be 9 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Bedford, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bedford, KY

Solar Energy Data in Bedford, KY

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bedford, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Bedford

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

Bedford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bedford that are always titled at the latitude of Bedford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.68 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.1 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.02 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 Bedford

Solar Radiation Data in Bedford, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bedford, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Bedford

Bedford, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bedford is August with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bedford (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.38 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bedford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bedford, KY, of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% 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: Bedford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bedford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 05, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:42 am
    • Sunset: 5:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Bedford

Best Months for Solar in Bedford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bedford

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Solar Power Output in Bedford

The Power of Solar in Bedford, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bedford, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Bedford

Bedford (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5377.91 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bedford is August with an average of 535.37 kWhac, followed by July at 530.72 kWhac and June at 511.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bedford (Kentucky) are December with an average of 318.23 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 336.17 kWhac and February at 370 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bedford

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Bedford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Bedford, KY [5]

Thu Dec 5
22°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 15°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Dec 6
29°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 16°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Dec 7
39°F
Few Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 19%
Sun Dec 8
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 39%
Mon Dec 9
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 10
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Bedford

About Bedford

The city of Bedford, KY in Trimble County has an approximate population of 599. [6]

Bedford Solar Power

Bedford, KY Solar Energy

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

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