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Solar Energy in Youngsville, LA

Solar Energy in Youngsville

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Youngsville with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Youngsville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Youngsville

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

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Youngsville, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Youngsville, LA

Solar Energy Data in Youngsville, LA

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Youngsville, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Youngsville

Based on historical Youngsville, 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 Youngsville. [1]

Youngsville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Youngsville that are always titled at the latitude of Youngsville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.14 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.67 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 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 Youngsville

Solar Radiation Data in Youngsville, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Youngsville, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Youngsville

Youngsville, LA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Youngsville is October with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Youngsville (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.7 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Youngsville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Youngsville, LA, of 5.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: Youngsville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Youngsville

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

Best Months for Solar in Youngsville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Youngsville

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Solar Power Output in Youngsville

The Power of Solar in Youngsville, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Youngsville, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Youngsville

Youngsville (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5965.58 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Youngsville is October with an average of 589.11 kWhac, followed by April at 535.59 kWhac and September at 522.9 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Youngsville (Louisiana) are February with an average of 433.56 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 437.62 kWhac and January at 463.61 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Youngsville

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Youngsville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Youngsville, LA [5]

Fri Mar 29
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 78%
Tue Apr 2
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 97%
Wed Apr 3
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 54%

More about Youngsville

About Youngsville

The city of Youngsville, LA in Lafayette County has an approximate population of 8,105. [6]

Youngsville Solar Power

Youngsville, LA Solar Energy

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

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