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Solar Energy in Opelousas, LA

Solar Energy in Opelousas

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Solar Panels in Opelousas

Solar panels in Opelousas that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Opelousas

The total length of the day in Opelousas, LA today (September 17, 2024) will be 12 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Opelousas, LA

Solar Energy Data in Opelousas, LA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Opelousas, LA

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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 Opelousas

Solar Radiation Data in Opelousas, LA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Opelousas, LA

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

Solar Power Levels in Opelousas

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Solar Power: Opelousas vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Opelousas solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Opelousas

Sunrise / Sunset in Opelousas

Sunrise/Sunset for September 17, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:53 am
- Sunset: 7:12 pm
- Length of Day: 12:19

Best Months for Solar in Opelousas

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Solar Panel Installs in Opelousas

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Solar Power Output in Opelousas

The Power of Solar in Opelousas, LA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Opelousas, LA

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Cost of Utilities in Opelousas

Opelousas Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Opelousas

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Opelousas Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Opelousas, LA ^[5]

Mon Sep 16

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 86°F

Light breeze: 4 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 76%

Tue Sep 17

85°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 9%

Wed Sep 18

87°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 88°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 65%

Thu Sep 19

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 88°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 99%

Fri Sep 20

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 71°F
Max: 90°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Sep 21

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 71°F
Max: 91°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 9%

More about Opelousas

About Opelousas

The city of Opelousas, LA in St. Landry County has an approximate population of 16,634. ^[6]

Opelousas, LA Solar Energy

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