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Solar Energy in Big Sandy, TN

Solar Energy in Big Sandy

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Big Sandy with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Big Sandy

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Big Sandy

The total length of the day in Big Sandy, TN today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

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Big Sandy, TN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Big Sandy, TN

Solar Energy Data in Big Sandy, TN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Big Sandy, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Big Sandy

Based on historical Big Sandy, TN data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Big Sandy. [1]

Big Sandy has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.3 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Big Sandy that are always titled at the latitude of Big Sandy (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.87 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.3 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 Big Sandy

Solar Radiation Data in Big Sandy, TN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Big Sandy.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Big Sandy, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Big Sandy

Big Sandy, TN has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Big Sandy is June with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Big Sandy (Tennessee) are December with an average of 3.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Big Sandy vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Big Sandy

The average monthly solar radiation level in Big Sandy, TN, of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Big Sandy vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy

Sunrise / Sunset in Big Sandy

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:11 am
    • Sunset: 7:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:20
Solar Energy Statistics for Big Sandy

Best Months for Solar in Big Sandy

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Big Sandy

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Solar Power Output in Big Sandy

The Power of Solar in Big Sandy, TN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Big Sandy, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Big Sandy

Big Sandy (TN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5525.25 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Big Sandy is August with an average of 523.45 kWhac, followed by June at 519.16 kWhac and May at 512.99 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Big Sandy (Tennessee) are December with an average of 326.17 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 365.33 kWhac and January at 384.24 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Big Sandy

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Big Sandy Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Big Sandy, TN [5]

Fri Apr 19
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Apr 20
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Apr 21
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Apr 23
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 52%
Wed Apr 24
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about Big Sandy

About Big Sandy

The town of Big Sandy, TN in Benton County has an approximate population of 557. [6]

Big Sandy Solar Power

Big Sandy, TN Solar Energy

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

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