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Solar Energy in Westlake, LA

Solar Energy in Westlake

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Westlake with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Westlake

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Westlake

The total length of the day in Westlake, LA today (October 15, 2024) will be 11 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Westlake, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Westlake, LA

Solar Energy Data in Westlake, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Westlake, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Westlake

Based on historical Westlake, 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 Westlake. [1]

Westlake has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Westlake that are always titled at the latitude of Westlake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.96 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 Westlake

Solar Radiation Data in Westlake, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Westlake, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Westlake

Westlake, LA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Westlake is October with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Westlake (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.29 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Westlake

The average monthly solar radiation level in Westlake, LA, of 5.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: Westlake vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Westlake

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 15, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 6:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Westlake

Best Months for Solar in Westlake

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.1 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Westlake

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Solar Power Output in Westlake

The Power of Solar in Westlake, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Westlake, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Westlake

Westlake (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5620.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Westlake is October with an average of 517.59 kWhac, followed by May at 507.32 kWhac and March at 501.68 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Westlake (Louisiana) are February with an average of 392.75 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 408.03 kWhac and January at 408.6 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Westlake

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Weather Forecast for Westlake, LA [5]

Tue Oct 15
85°F
Few Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 92°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 20%
Wed Oct 16
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Oct 17
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Oct 18
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Oct 19
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Oct 20
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Westlake

About Westlake

The city of Westlake, LA in Calcasieu County has an approximate population of 4,568. [6]

Westlake Solar Power

Westlake, LA Solar Energy

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