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Solar Energy in Plain Dealing, LA

Solar Energy in Plain Dealing

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Plain Dealing with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Plain Dealing

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Plain Dealing

The total length of the day in Plain Dealing, LA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Plain Dealing, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Plain Dealing, LA

Solar Energy Data in Plain Dealing, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Plain Dealing, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Plain Dealing

Based on historical Plain Dealing, 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 Plain Dealing. [1]

Plain Dealing has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Plain Dealing that are always titled at the latitude of Plain Dealing (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.03 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.52 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.43 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 Plain Dealing

Solar Radiation Data in Plain Dealing, LA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Plain Dealing.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Plain Dealing, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Plain Dealing

Plain Dealing, 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 Plain Dealing is August with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Plain Dealing (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.42 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Plain Dealing vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Plain Dealing

The average monthly solar radiation level in Plain Dealing, 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: Plain Dealing vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Plain Dealing 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 Plain Dealing

Sunrise / Sunset in Plain Dealing

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:06 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Plain Dealing

Best Months for Solar in Plain Dealing

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.48 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Plain Dealing

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Solar Power Output in Plain Dealing

The Power of Solar in Plain Dealing, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Plain Dealing, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Plain Dealing

Plain Dealing (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5659.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Plain Dealing is August with an average of 536.47 kWhac, followed by May at 510.55 kWhac and July at 507.54 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Plain Dealing (Louisiana) are December with an average of 384.86 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 407.49 kWhac and November at 414.8 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Plain Dealing

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Plain Dealing Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Plain Dealing, LA [5]

Thu Mar 28
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
71°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 48%
Sat Mar 30
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about Plain Dealing

About Plain Dealing

The town of Plain Dealing, LA in Bossier County has an approximate population of 1,015. [6]

Plain Dealing Solar Power

Plain Dealing, LA Solar Energy

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

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