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Solar Energy in Lafayette, LA

Solar Energy in Lafayette

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Lafayette with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lafayette

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lafayette

The total length of the day in Lafayette, LA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Lafayette, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lafayette, LA

Solar Energy Data in Lafayette, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lafayette, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Lafayette

Based on historical Lafayette, 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 Lafayette. [1]

Lafayette has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lafayette that are always titled at the latitude of Lafayette (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.11 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.64 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.37 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 Lafayette

Solar Radiation Data in Lafayette, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lafayette, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Lafayette

Lafayette, LA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lafayette is October with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lafayette (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.55 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Lafayette

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lafayette, LA, of 5.31 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: Lafayette vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Lafayette

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Lafayette

Best Months for Solar in Lafayette

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lafayette

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Solar Power Output in Lafayette

The Power of Solar in Lafayette, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lafayette, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Lafayette

Lafayette (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5860.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lafayette is October with an average of 532.99 kWhac, followed by March at 532.85 kWhac and April at 524.34 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lafayette (Louisiana) are December with an average of 422.28 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 442.36 kWhac and February at 451.09 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lafayette

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Weather Forecast for Lafayette, LA [5]

Fri Mar 29
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 90%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 93%
Tue Apr 2
83°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 81%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 29%

More about Lafayette

About Lafayette

The city of Lafayette, LA in Lafayette County has an approximate population of 120,623. [6]

Lafayette Solar Power

Lafayette, LA Solar Energy

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

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