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Solar Energy in Melbourne, KY

Solar Energy in Melbourne

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Melbourne with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Melbourne

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Melbourne

The total length of the day in Melbourne, KY today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Melbourne, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Melbourne, KY

Solar Energy Data in Melbourne, KY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Melbourne, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Melbourne

Based on historical Melbourne, 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 Melbourne. [1]

Melbourne has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Melbourne that are always titled at the latitude of Melbourne (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.94 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 Melbourne

Solar Radiation Data in Melbourne, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Melbourne, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Melbourne

Melbourne, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Melbourne is August with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Melbourne (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Melbourne

The average monthly solar radiation level in Melbourne, KY, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% 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: Melbourne vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Melbourne

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:25 am
    • Sunset: 7:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Melbourne

Best Months for Solar in Melbourne

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Melbourne

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Solar Power Output in Melbourne

The Power of Solar in Melbourne, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Melbourne, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Melbourne

Melbourne (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5293.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Melbourne is August with an average of 529.5 kWhac, followed by July at 515.09 kWhac and June at 503.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Melbourne (Kentucky) are December with an average of 299.74 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 334.8 kWhac and February at 365.55 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Melbourne

Melbourne Electricity Costs

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Melbourne Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Melbourne, KY [5]

Fri Mar 29
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 29%
Wed Apr 3
42°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 38°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Melbourne

About Melbourne

The city of Melbourne, KY in Campbell County has an approximate population of 401. [6]

Melbourne Solar Power

Melbourne, KY Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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