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Solar Power in 46266 (Indianapolis, IN)

Solar Energy in 46266

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 46266 with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 46266

Solar panels in 46266 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 46266

The total length of the day in 46266 (Indianapolis, IN) today (May 02, 2024) will be 14 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

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46266 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 46266 (Indianapolis, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 46266

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 46266.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 46266

Solar Radiation Data in 46266

Based on historical 46266 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 46266. [1]

The region associated with 46266 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 46266 that are always titled at the latitude of Indianapolis (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.6 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.88 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 46266

Solar Radiation Data in 46266

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 46266.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 46266

Solar Radiation Data in 46266

The region associated with 46266 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 46266 is August with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.85 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 46266 are December with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.47 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 46266 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 46266

The average monthly solar radiation level in 46266, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 46266 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 46266 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 46266

Sunrise / Sunset in 46266

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 8:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:0
Solar Energy Statistics for 46266

Best Months for Solar in 46266

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 46266

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 46266 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 46266

The Power of Solar in 46266

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 46266. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 46266. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 46266

Solar Radiation Data in 46266

46266 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5532.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 46266 is August with an average of 546.9 kWhac, followed by July at 534.33 kWhac and June at 531.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 46266 are December with an average of 286.04 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 359.17 kWhac and January at 361.05 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 46266 [5]

Thu May 2
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 86°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 32%
Fri May 3
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat May 4
78°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 25%
Sun May 5
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 6
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 7
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 85%

More about 46266

About 46266

The ZIP code 46266 is associated with the city of Indianapolis in Marion County in Indiana.

46266 Solar Power

46266 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 46266, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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