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Solar Energy in Braintree, MA

Solar Energy in Braintree

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Braintree with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Braintree

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Braintree

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

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Braintree, MA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Braintree, MA

Solar Energy Data in Braintree, MA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Braintree, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Braintree

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

Braintree has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Braintree that are always titled at the latitude of Braintree (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.65 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 Braintree

Solar Radiation Data in Braintree, MA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Braintree, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Braintree

Braintree, MA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Braintree is July with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Braintree (Massachusetts) are December with an average of 3.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.68 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Braintree

The average monthly solar radiation level in Braintree, MA, of 4.93 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 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: Braintree vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Braintree

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:31 am
    • Sunset: 6:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Braintree

Best Months for Solar in Braintree

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Braintree

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Solar Power Output in Braintree

The Power of Solar in Braintree, MA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Braintree, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Braintree

Braintree (MA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5471.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Braintree is July with an average of 540.91 kWhac, followed by August at 520.61 kWhac and May at 512.94 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Braintree (Massachusetts) are December with an average of 312.83 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 345.41 kWhac and January at 394.23 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Braintree

Braintree Electricity Costs

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Braintree Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Braintree, MA [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Mar 31
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 48%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 64%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Braintree

About Braintree

The city of Braintree, MA in Norfolk County has an approximate population of 35,744. [6]

Braintree Solar Power

Braintree, MA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Braintree, MA, or for more solar-related resources for Braintree, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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