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Solar Energy in Collegedale, TN

Solar Energy in Collegedale

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Collegedale with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Collegedale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Collegedale

The total length of the day in Collegedale, TN today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

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Collegedale, TN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Collegedale, TN

Solar Energy Data in Collegedale, TN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Collegedale, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Collegedale

Based on historical Collegedale, 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 Collegedale. [1]

Collegedale has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Collegedale that are always titled at the latitude of Collegedale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.95 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.37 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.25 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 Collegedale

Solar Radiation Data in Collegedale, TN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Collegedale, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Collegedale

Collegedale, TN has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Collegedale is September with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Collegedale (Tennessee) are December with an average of 3.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.27 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Collegedale

The average monthly solar radiation level in Collegedale, TN, of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% 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: Collegedale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Collegedale

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:44 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:7
Solar Energy Statistics for Collegedale

Best Months for Solar in Collegedale

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Collegedale

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Solar Power Output in Collegedale

The Power of Solar in Collegedale, TN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Collegedale, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Collegedale

Collegedale (TN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5557.54 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Collegedale is May with an average of 517.58 kWhac, followed by September at 503.43 kWhac and June at 498.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Collegedale (Tennessee) are December with an average of 374.27 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 389.56 kWhac and November at 411.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Collegedale

Collegedale Electricity Costs

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Collegedale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Collegedale, TN [5]

Tue Mar 19
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Mar 20
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Mar 21
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 10%

More about Collegedale

About Collegedale

The city of Collegedale, TN in Hamilton County has an approximate population of 8,282. [6]

Collegedale Solar Power

Collegedale, TN Solar Energy

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

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