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Solar Power in 99502 (Anchorage, AK)

Solar Energy in 99502

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in 99502 with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 99502

Solar panels in 99502 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 99502

The total length of the day in 99502 (Anchorage, AK) today (March 28, 2024) will be 13 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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99502 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 99502 (Anchorage, AK)

Solar Energy Data for 99502

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 99502.

Historical solar power output data for Anchorage is not currently available.


Solar Energy Analysis for 99502

Solar Radiation Data in 99502

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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 99502

Solar Radiation Data in 99502

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 99502.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 99502

Solar Radiation Data in 99502

The region associated with 99502 has a average annual solar radiation value of 3.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 99502 is May with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 99502 are November with an average of 1.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 1.16 kWh/m2/day and December at 1.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 99502 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 99502

The average monthly solar radiation level in 99502, of 3.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 10% less than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 47% 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: 99502 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 99502 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 99502

Sunrise / Sunset in 99502

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:32 am
    • Sunset: 8:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:4
Solar Energy Statistics for 99502

Best Months for Solar in 99502

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: ( kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: ( kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: ( kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 99502

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 99502 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 99502

The Power of Solar in 99502

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 99502. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 99502. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 99502

Solar Radiation Data in 99502

99502 has a average annual solar AC output value of 4295.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 99502 is May with an average of 621.08 kWhac, followed by July at 578.21 kWhac and June at 574.82 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 99502 are November with an average of 105.86 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 128.09 kWhac and February at 163.1 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 99502 [5]

Thu Mar 28
37°F
Light Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
34°F
Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
34°F
Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 35°F
Strong breeze: 28 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 73%
Mon Apr 1
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
22°F
Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 28°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 43%

More about 99502

About 99502

The ZIP code 99502 is associated with the city of Anchorage in Anchorage Municipality County in Alaska.

99502 Solar Power

99502 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 99502, or for more solar-related resources for AK, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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