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Solar Power in 02284 (Boston, MA)

Solar Energy in 02284

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 02284 with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 02284

Solar panels in 02284 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 02284

The total length of the day in 02284 (Boston, MA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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02284 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 02284 (Boston, MA)

Solar Energy Data for 02284

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 02284.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 02284

Solar Radiation Data in 02284

Based on historical 02284 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 02284. [1]

The region associated with 02284 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 02284 that are always titled at the latitude of Boston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.61 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.86 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 02284

Solar Radiation Data in 02284

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 02284.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 02284

Solar Radiation Data in 02284

The region associated with 02284 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 02284 is July with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 02284 are December with an average of 3.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.45 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 02284 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 02284

The average monthly solar radiation level in 02284, of 4.82 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: 02284 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 02284 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 02284

Sunrise / Sunset in 02284

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:31 am
    • Sunset: 7:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for 02284

Best Months for Solar in 02284

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (4.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 02284

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 02284 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 02284

The Power of Solar in 02284

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 02284. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 02284. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 02284

Solar Radiation Data in 02284

02284 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5515.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 02284 is July with an average of 539.1 kWhac, followed by August at 534.69 kWhac and May at 519.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 02284 are December with an average of 328.13 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 341.29 kWhac and January at 382.16 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 02284 [5]

Thu Mar 28
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Mar 31
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 61%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 44%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 02284

About 02284

The ZIP code 02284 is associated with the city of Boston in Suffolk County in Massachusetts.

02284 Solar Power

02284 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 02284, or for more solar-related resources for MA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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