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Solar Power in 02740 (New Bedford, MA)

Solar Energy in 02740

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 02740 with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 02740

Solar panels in 02740 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 02740

The total length of the day in 02740 (New Bedford, MA) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 02740 (New Bedford, MA)

Solar Energy Data for 02740

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 02740.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 02740

Solar Radiation Data in 02740

Based on historical 02740 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 02740. [1]

The region associated with 02740 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 02740 that are always titled at the latitude of New Bedford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.6 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.83 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 02740

Solar Radiation Data in 02740

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 02740.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 02740

Solar Radiation Data in 02740

The region associated with 02740 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 02740 is August with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.85 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 02740 are December with an average of 3.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.55 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 02740 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 02740

The average monthly solar radiation level in 02740, of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: 02740 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 02740 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 02740

Sunrise / Sunset in 02740

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:30 am
    • Sunset: 7:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for 02740

Best Months for Solar in 02740

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 02740

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 02740 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 02740

The Power of Solar in 02740

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 02740. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 02740. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 02740

Solar Radiation Data in 02740

02740 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5574.98 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 02740 is August with an average of 546.45 kWhac, followed by July at 541.77 kWhac and May at 511.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 02740 are December with an average of 315.13 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 342.02 kWhac and January at 412.57 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 02740 [5]

Fri Mar 29
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sun Mar 31
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 60%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 40%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
40°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 42°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 02740

About 02740

The ZIP code 02740 is associated with the city of New Bedford in Bristol County in Massachusetts.

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To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 02740, or for more solar-related resources for MA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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