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Solar Power in 02542 (Buzzards Bay, MA)

Solar Energy in 02542

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 02542 with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 02542

Solar panels in 02542 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 02542

The total length of the day in 02542 (Buzzards Bay, MA) today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 02542 (Buzzards Bay, MA)

Solar Energy Data for 02542

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 02542.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 02542

Solar Radiation Data in 02542

Based on historical 02542 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 02542. [1]

The region associated with 02542 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 02542 that are always titled at the latitude of Buzzards Bay (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.78 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 02542

Solar Radiation Data in 02542

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 02542.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 02542

Solar Radiation Data in 02542

The region associated with 02542 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 02542 is July with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 02542 are December with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 02542 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 02542

The average monthly solar radiation level in 02542, of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: 02542 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 02542 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 02542

Sunrise / Sunset in 02542

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:47 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:46
Solar Energy Statistics for 02542

Best Months for Solar in 02542

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 02542

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 02542 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 02542

The Power of Solar in 02542

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 02542. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 02542. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 02542

Solar Radiation Data in 02542

02542 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5764.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 02542 is July with an average of 573.78 kWhac, followed by May at 564.12 kWhac and August at 561.35 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 02542 are December with an average of 320.46 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 372.6 kWhac and November at 373.47 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 02542 [5]

Tue Apr 23
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 25
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Apr 26
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Apr 27
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sun Apr 28
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 02542

About 02542

The ZIP code 02542 is associated with the city of Buzzards Bay in Barnstable County in Massachusetts.

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To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 02542, or for more solar-related resources for MA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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