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Solar Energy in Saint Albans, VT

Solar Energy in Saint Albans

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Albans with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saint Albans

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint Albans

The total length of the day in Saint Albans, VT today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Saint Albans, VT Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint Albans, VT

Solar Energy Data in Saint Albans, VT

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saint Albans, VT

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Albans

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

Saint Albans has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint Albans that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Albans (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.14 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.59 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.74 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 Saint Albans

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Albans, VT

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint Albans.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint Albans, VT

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Albans

Saint Albans, VT has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Albans is July with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saint Albans (Vermont) are December with an average of 2.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint Albans vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint Albans

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint Albans, VT, of 4.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 11% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 34% 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: Saint Albans vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint Albans 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 Saint Albans

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint Albans

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:38 am
    • Sunset: 6:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint Albans

Best Months for Solar in Saint Albans

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.91 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint Albans

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Solar Power Output in Saint Albans

The Power of Solar in Saint Albans, VT

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint Albans, VT

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Albans

Saint Albans (VT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4917.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint Albans is July with an average of 528.61 kWhac, followed by August at 507.54 kWhac and June at 491.56 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint Albans (Vermont) are December with an average of 220.7 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 263.39 kWhac and January at 310.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint Albans

Saint Albans Electricity Costs

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Saint Albans Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Saint Albans, VT [5]

Thu Mar 28
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Mar 30
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sun Mar 31
39°F
Light Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 28%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Saint Albans

About Saint Albans

The city of Saint Albans, VT in Franklin County has an approximate population of 6,918. [6]

Saint Albans Solar Power

Saint Albans, VT Solar Energy

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

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