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Solar Energy in Edgefield, LA

Solar Energy in Edgefield

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Edgefield with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Edgefield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Edgefield

The total length of the day in Edgefield, LA today (October 06, 2024) will be 11 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Edgefield, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Edgefield, LA

Solar Energy Data in Edgefield, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Edgefield, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Edgefield

Based on historical Edgefield, 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 Edgefield. [1]

Edgefield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Edgefield that are always titled at the latitude of Edgefield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 Edgefield

Solar Radiation Data in Edgefield, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Edgefield, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Edgefield

Edgefield, LA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Edgefield is August with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Edgefield (Louisiana) are December with an average of 3.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.48 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Edgefield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Edgefield, LA, of 5.29 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: Edgefield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Edgefield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 06, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:09 am
    • Sunset: 6:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Edgefield

Best Months for Solar in Edgefield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Edgefield

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Solar Power Output in Edgefield

The Power of Solar in Edgefield, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Edgefield, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Edgefield

Edgefield (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5650.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Edgefield is August with an average of 517.94 kWhac, followed by October at 507.64 kWhac and May at 504.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Edgefield (Louisiana) are December with an average of 374.73 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 407.92 kWhac and January at 421.28 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Edgefield

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Edgefield Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Edgefield, LA [5]

Sun Oct 6
90°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 92°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Oct 7
90°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 66°F
Max: 92°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Oct 8
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Oct 9
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 88°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Oct 10
87°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 90°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Oct 11
88°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 91°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Edgefield

About Edgefield

The village of Edgefield, LA in Red River County has an approximate population of 218. [6]

Edgefield Solar Power

Edgefield, LA Solar Energy

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

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