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Solar Energy in Corbin, KY

Solar Energy in Corbin

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Corbin with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Corbin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Corbin

The total length of the day in Corbin, KY today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Corbin, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Corbin, KY

Solar Energy Data in Corbin, 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 Corbin, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Corbin

Based on historical Corbin, 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 Corbin. [1]

Corbin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Corbin that are always titled at the latitude of Corbin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.11 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.88 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 Corbin

Solar Radiation Data in Corbin, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Corbin, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Corbin

Corbin, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Corbin is August with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.72 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 Corbin (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.54 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Corbin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Corbin, KY, of 4.87 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: Corbin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Corbin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:25 am
    • Sunset: 7:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Corbin

Best Months for Solar in Corbin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.12 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Corbin

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Solar Power Output in Corbin

The Power of Solar in Corbin, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Corbin, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Corbin

Corbin (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5316.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Corbin is August with an average of 512.19 kWhac, followed by July at 499.03 kWhac and June at 495.81 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Corbin (Kentucky) are December with an average of 327.61 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 346.39 kWhac and January at 348.73 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Corbin

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Corbin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Corbin, KY [5]

Fri Mar 29
56°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 40%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 72%
Mon Apr 1
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 89%
Wed Apr 3
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Corbin

About Corbin

The city of Corbin, KY in Whitley County has an approximate population of 7,304. [6]

Corbin Solar Power

Corbin, KY Solar Energy

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

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