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Solar Energy in Loudon, TN

Solar Energy in Loudon

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Loudon with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Loudon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Loudon

The total length of the day in Loudon, TN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Loudon, TN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Loudon, TN

Solar Energy Data in Loudon, TN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Loudon, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Loudon

Based on historical Loudon, 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 Loudon. [1]

Loudon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Loudon that are always titled at the latitude of Loudon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.93 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.35 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.19 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 Loudon

Solar Radiation Data in Loudon, TN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Loudon, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Loudon

Loudon, TN has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Loudon is August with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Loudon (Tennessee) are December with an average of 3.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Loudon

The average monthly solar radiation level in Loudon, TN, of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% 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: Loudon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Loudon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:26 am
    • Sunset: 7:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Loudon

Best Months for Solar in Loudon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Loudon

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Solar Power Output in Loudon

The Power of Solar in Loudon, TN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Loudon, TN

Solar Radiation Data in Loudon

Loudon (TN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5590.65 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Loudon is August with an average of 531.81 kWhac, followed by May at 517.85 kWhac and September at 512.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Loudon (Tennessee) are December with an average of 350.03 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 373.53 kWhac and January at 391.05 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Loudon

Loudon Electricity Costs

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Loudon Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Loudon, TN [5]

Fri Mar 29
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sun Mar 31
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Apr 1
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Loudon

About Loudon

The town of Loudon, TN in Loudon County has an approximate population of 5,381. [6]

Loudon Solar Power

Loudon, TN Solar Energy

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

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