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Solar Energy in Gretna, LA

Solar Energy in Gretna

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Gretna with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gretna

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Gretna

The total length of the day in Gretna, LA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Gretna, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gretna, LA

Solar Energy Data in Gretna, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Gretna, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Gretna

Based on historical Gretna, 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 Gretna. [1]

Gretna has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Gretna that are always titled at the latitude of Gretna (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.12 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.64 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.32 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 Gretna

Solar Radiation Data in Gretna, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gretna, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Gretna

Gretna, LA 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 Gretna is October with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gretna (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.79 kWh/m2/day and July at 4.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gretna

The average monthly solar radiation level in Gretna, LA, 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: Gretna vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Gretna

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Gretna

Best Months for Solar in Gretna

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gretna

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Solar Power Output in Gretna

The Power of Solar in Gretna, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Gretna, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Gretna

Gretna (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5913.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gretna is October with an average of 558.14 kWhac, followed by April at 535.25 kWhac and March at 519.11 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gretna (Louisiana) are December with an average of 439.15 kWhac, followed by July with an average of 452.92 kWhac and June at 459.93 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gretna

Gretna Electricity Costs

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Gretna Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Gretna, LA [5]

Fri Mar 29
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 1
82°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 65%

More about Gretna

About Gretna

The city of Gretna, LA in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 17,736. [6]

Gretna Solar Power

Gretna, LA Solar Energy

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

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