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Solar Energy in Plaucheville, LA

Solar Energy in Plaucheville

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Plaucheville with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Plaucheville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Plaucheville

The total length of the day in Plaucheville, LA today (December 03, 2024) will be 10 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

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Plaucheville, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Plaucheville, LA

Solar Energy Data in Plaucheville, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Plaucheville, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Plaucheville

Based on historical Plaucheville, 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 Plaucheville. [1]

Plaucheville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Plaucheville that are always titled at the latitude of Plaucheville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.64 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% 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 Plaucheville

Solar Radiation Data in Plaucheville, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Plaucheville, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Plaucheville

Plaucheville, LA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Plaucheville is October with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Plaucheville (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.7 kWh/m2/day and February at 5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Plaucheville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Plaucheville, LA, of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Plaucheville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Plaucheville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 5:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:17
Solar Energy Statistics for Plaucheville

Best Months for Solar in Plaucheville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Plaucheville

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Solar Power Output in Plaucheville

The Power of Solar in Plaucheville, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Plaucheville, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Plaucheville

Plaucheville (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5933.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Plaucheville is October with an average of 568.34 kWhac, followed by August at 520.87 kWhac and March at 520.77 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Plaucheville (Louisiana) are December with an average of 412.28 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 436.32 kWhac and January at 455.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Plaucheville

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Plaucheville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Plaucheville, LA [5]

Tue Dec 3
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 3%
Wed Dec 4
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 5
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 6
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 7
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 8
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Plaucheville

About Plaucheville

The village of Plaucheville, LA in Avoyelles County has an approximate population of 248. [6]

Plaucheville Solar Power

Plaucheville, LA Solar Energy

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

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