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Solar Power in 47904 (Lafayette, IN)

Solar Energy in 47904

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 47904 with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 47904

Solar panels in 47904 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 47904

The total length of the day in 47904 (Lafayette, IN) today (May 03, 2024) will be 14 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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47904 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 47904 (Lafayette, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 47904

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 47904.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 47904

Solar Radiation Data in 47904

Based on historical 47904 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 47904. [1]

The region associated with 47904 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 47904 that are always titled at the latitude of Lafayette (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.73 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 47904

Solar Radiation Data in 47904

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 47904.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 47904

Solar Radiation Data in 47904

The region associated with 47904 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 47904 is June with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 47904 are December with an average of 2.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.21 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 47904 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 47904

The average monthly solar radiation level in 47904, of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% 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: 47904 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 47904 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 47904

Sunrise / Sunset in 47904

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 8:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:5
Solar Energy Statistics for 47904

Best Months for Solar in 47904

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 47904

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 47904 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 47904

The Power of Solar in 47904

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 47904. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 47904. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 47904

Solar Radiation Data in 47904

47904 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5584.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 47904 is July with an average of 552.65 kWhac, followed by May at 547.11 kWhac and June at 545.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 47904 are December with an average of 302.88 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 342.04 kWhac and November at 378.3 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 47904 [5]

Fri May 3
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sat May 4
75°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 41%
Sun May 5
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 81%
Mon May 6
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 7
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 8
78°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 65%

More about 47904

About 47904

The ZIP code 47904 is associated with the city of Lafayette in Tippecanoe County in Indiana.

47904 Solar Power

47904 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 47904, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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