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Solar Power in 71306 (Alexandria, LA)

Solar Energy in 71306

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in 71306 with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71306

Solar panels in 71306 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71306

The total length of the day in 71306 (Alexandria, LA) today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

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71306 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 71306 (Alexandria, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71306

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71306.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71306

Solar Radiation Data in 71306

Based on historical 71306 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71306. [1]

The region associated with 71306 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71306 that are always titled at the latitude of Alexandria (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.41 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 71306

Solar Radiation Data in 71306

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71306.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71306

Solar Radiation Data in 71306

The region associated with 71306 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 71306 is October with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71306 are January with an average of 4.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.34 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71306 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71306

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71306, of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: 71306 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71306 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 71306

Sunrise / Sunset in 71306

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:7
Solar Energy Statistics for 71306

Best Months for Solar in 71306

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71306

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71306 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71306

The Power of Solar in 71306

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71306. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71306. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71306

Solar Radiation Data in 71306

71306 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5691.11 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71306 is October with an average of 544.48 kWhac, followed by May at 514.84 kWhac and September at 504.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71306 are December with an average of 408.55 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 412.13 kWhac and February at 418.63 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71306 [5]

Tue Mar 19
59°F
Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 20%
Wed Mar 20
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 83%
Thu Mar 21
54°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Mar 23
64°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 35%
Sun Mar 24
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 92%

More about 71306

About 71306

The ZIP code 71306 is associated with the city of Alexandria in Rapides County in Louisiana.

71306 Solar Power

71306 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71306, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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