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Solar Energy in Richlawn, KY

Solar Energy in Richlawn

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Richlawn with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Richlawn

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Richlawn

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

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Richlawn, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Richlawn, KY

Solar Energy Data in Richlawn, KY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Richlawn, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Richlawn

Based on historical Richlawn, 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 Richlawn. [1]

Richlawn 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 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Richlawn that are always titled at the latitude of Richlawn (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 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4 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 Richlawn

Solar Radiation Data in Richlawn, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Richlawn, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Richlawn

Richlawn, 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 Richlawn is August with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Richlawn (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.67 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Richlawn

The average monthly solar radiation level in Richlawn, 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: Richlawn vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Richlawn

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:32 am
    • Sunset: 8:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Richlawn

Best Months for Solar in Richlawn

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Richlawn

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Solar Power Output in Richlawn

The Power of Solar in Richlawn, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Richlawn, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Richlawn

Richlawn (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5483.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Richlawn is August with an average of 543.94 kWhac, followed by September at 526.32 kWhac and June at 516.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Richlawn (Kentucky) are December with an average of 318.83 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 374.2 kWhac and February at 379.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Richlawn

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Richlawn Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Richlawn, KY [5]

Thu Mar 28
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
62°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 61%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sun Mar 31
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Richlawn

About Richlawn

The city of Richlawn, KY in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 405. [6]

Richlawn Solar Power

Richlawn, KY Solar Energy

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

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