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Solar Energy in Scottsville, KY

Solar Energy in Scottsville

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Scottsville with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Scottsville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Scottsville

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

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Scottsville, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Scottsville, KY

Solar Energy Data in Scottsville, KY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Scottsville, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Scottsville

Based on historical Scottsville, 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 Scottsville. [1]

Scottsville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Scottsville that are always titled at the latitude of Scottsville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.22 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.11 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 Scottsville

Solar Radiation Data in Scottsville, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Scottsville, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Scottsville

Scottsville, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Scottsville is August with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Scottsville (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.71 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Scottsville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Scottsville, KY, of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Scottsville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Scottsville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:35 am
    • Sunset: 7:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Scottsville

Best Months for Solar in Scottsville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Scottsville

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Solar Power Output in Scottsville

The Power of Solar in Scottsville, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Scottsville, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Scottsville

Scottsville (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5589.9 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Scottsville is August with an average of 537.28 kWhac, followed by June at 529.18 kWhac and July at 527.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Scottsville (Kentucky) are December with an average of 350.6 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 367.55 kWhac and January at 372.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Scottsville

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Scottsville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Scottsville, KY [5]

Thu Mar 28
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
60°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 34%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 64%

More about Scottsville

About Scottsville

The city of Scottsville, KY in Allen County has an approximate population of 4,226. [6]

Scottsville Solar Power

Scottsville, KY Solar Energy

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

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