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Solar Energy in Southgate, KY

Solar Energy in Southgate

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Southgate with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Southgate

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Southgate

The total length of the day in Southgate, KY today (April 24, 2024) will be 13 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Southgate, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Southgate, KY

Solar Energy Data in Southgate, KY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Southgate, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Southgate

Based on historical Southgate, 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 Southgate. [1]

Southgate has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Southgate that are always titled at the latitude of Southgate (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 Southgate

Solar Radiation Data in Southgate, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Southgate, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Southgate

Southgate, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Southgate is August with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Southgate (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Southgate

The average monthly solar radiation level in Southgate, KY, of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Southgate vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Southgate

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:46 am
    • Sunset: 8:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Southgate

Best Months for Solar in Southgate

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Southgate

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Solar Power Output in Southgate

The Power of Solar in Southgate, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Southgate, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Southgate

Southgate (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5242.87 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Southgate is August with an average of 525.49 kWhac, followed by July at 500.58 kWhac and May at 492.14 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Southgate (Kentucky) are December with an average of 312.13 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 324.84 kWhac and November at 363.98 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Southgate

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Southgate Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Southgate, KY [5]

Wed Apr 24
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 1%
Thu Apr 25
56°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 50%
Fri Apr 26
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 86%
Mon Apr 29
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about Southgate

About Southgate

The city of Southgate, KY in Campbell County has an approximate population of 3,803. [6]

Southgate Solar Power

Southgate, KY Solar Energy

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

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