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Solar Energy in Sanders, KY

Solar Energy in Sanders

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

Solar Panels in Sanders

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sanders

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

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Sanders, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sanders, KY

Solar Energy Data in Sanders, 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 Sanders, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Sanders

Based on historical Sanders, 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 Sanders. [1]

Sanders has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sanders that are always titled at the latitude of Sanders (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.97 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 Sanders

Solar Radiation Data in Sanders, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sanders, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Sanders

Sanders, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sanders is August with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sanders (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.45 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sanders

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sanders, KY, of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Sanders vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sanders

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Sanders

Best Months for Solar in Sanders

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sanders

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Solar Power Output in Sanders

The Power of Solar in Sanders, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sanders, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Sanders

Sanders (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5440.19 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sanders is August with an average of 532.63 kWhac, followed by July at 529.68 kWhac and June at 511.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sanders (Kentucky) are December with an average of 332.51 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 349.14 kWhac and February at 373.88 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sanders

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Sanders Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Sanders, KY [5]

Fri Mar 29
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 1
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 32%
Wed Apr 3
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Sanders

About Sanders

The city of Sanders, KY in Carroll County has an approximate population of 238. [6]

Sanders Solar Power

Sanders, KY Solar Energy

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

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