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Solar Power in Louisiana
Solar Energy Levels in Louisiana
The average monthly solar radiation level in Louisiana's capital city, Baton Rouge, of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Louisiana values listed here are based on the capital, Baton Rouge.
Solar Radiation in Louisiana
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Louisiana solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one 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).
→ Louisiana values listed here are based on the capital, Baton Rouge.
Solar Installs in Louisiana
Solar Panel Installations in Louisiana
A look at solar installs in Louisiana. The chart below visualizes install totals for the top five counties in LA vs. the cumulative install total of rest of LA counties combined.
Breakdown of Solar Installs in Louisiana
There are currently at least 0 solar panel installations throughout the state of Louisiana right now. [1]
Top Five Solar Install Counties in Louisiana
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Everywhere Else: 0 solar installs
Note: Install totals presented here are those voluntarily contributed from a variety of sources including solar incentive programs, utilities, installers, and the general public. [1] Data for some states is thinner than others.
Cost of Utilities in Louisiana
Louisiana Electricity Costs
Residential electricity prices in Louisiana averaged 9.58 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in January 2021, which was approximately 25% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.69¢/kWh in January. [2]
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Louisiana Natural Gas Costs
Residential natural gas prices in Louisiana averaged $9.94 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in January 2021, which was about 2% more than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.74 per Mcf in January. [3]
More about Louisiana
About Louisiana
Louisiana ranks 26th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 4,533,372. [4]
Solar Energy in LA
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in Louisiana, or for additional solar-related resources in LA, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Various missions to space by different countries are known to utilize solar energy as a main power source.