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Solar Energy in Castor, LA

Solar Energy in Castor

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Castor with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Castor

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Castor

The total length of the day in Castor, LA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Castor, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Castor, LA

Solar Energy Data in Castor, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Castor, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Castor

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

Castor has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Castor that are always titled at the latitude of Castor (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.55 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 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 Castor

Solar Radiation Data in Castor, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Castor, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Castor

Castor, LA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Castor is September with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Castor (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Castor

The average monthly solar radiation level in Castor, LA, of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% 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: Castor vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Castor

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:03 am
    • Sunset: 7:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Castor

Best Months for Solar in Castor

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Castor

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Solar Power Output in Castor

The Power of Solar in Castor, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Castor, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Castor

Castor (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5646.6 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Castor is October with an average of 514.59 kWhac, followed by May at 513.3 kWhac and August at 512.99 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Castor (Louisiana) are February with an average of 379.65 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 399.75 kWhac and January at 418.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Castor

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Weather Forecast for Castor, LA [5]

Fri Mar 29
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 10%
Sat Mar 30
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 1
81°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 83°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 56%
Wed Apr 3
64°F
Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 18%

More about Castor

About Castor

The village of Castor, LA in Bienville County has an approximate population of 258. [6]

Castor Solar Power

Castor, LA Solar Energy

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