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Solar Power in 43217 (Columbus, OH)

Solar Energy in 43217

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 43217 with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 43217

Solar panels in 43217 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 43217

The total length of the day in 43217 (Columbus, OH) today (May 04, 2024) will be 14 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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43217 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 43217 (Columbus, OH)

Solar Energy Data for 43217

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 43217.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 43217

Solar Radiation Data in 43217

Based on historical 43217 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 43217. [1]

The region associated with 43217 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 43217 that are always titled at the latitude of Columbus (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.66 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 43217

Solar Radiation Data in 43217

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 43217.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 43217

Solar Radiation Data in 43217

The region associated with 43217 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 43217 is August with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 43217 are December with an average of 2.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.21 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 43217 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 43217

The average monthly solar radiation level in 43217, of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 43217 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 43217 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 43217

Sunrise / Sunset in 43217

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 04, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:25 am
    • Sunset: 8:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:5
Solar Energy Statistics for 43217

Best Months for Solar in 43217

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 43217

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 43217 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 43217

The Power of Solar in 43217

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 43217. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 43217. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 43217

Solar Radiation Data in 43217

43217 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5335.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 43217 is August with an average of 555.38 kWhac, followed by July at 533.11 kWhac and May at 521.92 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 43217 are December with an average of 272.71 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 334.43 kWhac and November at 349.49 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 43217 [5]

Sat May 4
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 70%
Mon May 6
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 7
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 8
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 9
67°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 43217

About 43217

The ZIP code 43217 is associated with the city of Columbus in Franklin County in Ohio.

43217 Solar Power

43217 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 43217, or for more solar-related resources for OH, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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