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Solar Energy in Gatlinburg, TN

Solar Energy in Gatlinburg

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Gatlinburg with an average of 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gatlinburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Gatlinburg

The total length of the day in Gatlinburg, TN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Gatlinburg, TN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gatlinburg, TN

Solar Energy Data in Gatlinburg, TN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Gatlinburg, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Gatlinburg

Based on historical Gatlinburg, 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 Gatlinburg. [1]

Gatlinburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Gatlinburg that are always titled at the latitude of Gatlinburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.86 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 Gatlinburg

Solar Radiation Data in Gatlinburg, TN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gatlinburg, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg, TN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Gatlinburg is April with an average of 5.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.5 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gatlinburg (Tennessee) are December with an average of 3.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gatlinburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Gatlinburg, TN, of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Gatlinburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Gatlinburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 7:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Gatlinburg

Best Months for Solar in Gatlinburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.95 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gatlinburg

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Solar Power Output in Gatlinburg

The Power of Solar in Gatlinburg, TN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Gatlinburg, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg (TN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5389.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gatlinburg is April with an average of 500.65 kWhac, followed by May at 495.06 kWhac and August at 492.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gatlinburg (Tennessee) are December with an average of 342.79 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 374.37 kWhac and January at 383.24 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gatlinburg

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Gatlinburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Gatlinburg, TN [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 10%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
77°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 89%

More about Gatlinburg

About Gatlinburg

The city of Gatlinburg, TN in Sevier County has an approximate population of 3,944. [6]

Gatlinburg Solar Power

Gatlinburg, TN Solar Energy

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

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