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Solar Energy in Flatwoods, KY

Solar Energy in Flatwoods

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Flatwoods with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Flatwoods

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Flatwoods

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

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Flatwoods, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Flatwoods, KY

Solar Energy Data in Flatwoods, 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 Flatwoods, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Flatwoods

Based on historical Flatwoods, 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 Flatwoods. [1]

Flatwoods has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Flatwoods that are always titled at the latitude of Flatwoods (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.9 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 Flatwoods

Solar Radiation Data in Flatwoods, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Flatwoods, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Flatwoods

Flatwoods, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Flatwoods is September with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Flatwoods (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day and November at 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Flatwoods

The average monthly solar radiation level in Flatwoods, KY, of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: Flatwoods vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Flatwoods

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 7:50 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Flatwoods

Best Months for Solar in Flatwoods

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.18 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Flatwoods

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Solar Power Output in Flatwoods

The Power of Solar in Flatwoods, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Flatwoods, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Flatwoods

Flatwoods (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5269.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Flatwoods is August with an average of 517.99 kWhac, followed by September at 512.73 kWhac and April at 506.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Flatwoods (Kentucky) are December with an average of 302.18 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 335.9 kWhac and February at 353.7 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Flatwoods

Flatwoods Electricity Costs

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Flatwoods Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Flatwoods, KY [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 58%
Fri Mar 29
60°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 36%
Sat Mar 30
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about Flatwoods

About Flatwoods

The city of Flatwoods, KY in Greenup County has an approximate population of 7,423. [6]

Flatwoods Solar Power

Flatwoods, KY Solar Energy

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

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