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Solar Power in 02871 (Portsmouth, RI)

Solar Energy in 02871

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Solar Panels in 02871

Solar panels in 02871 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 02871

The total length of the day in 02871 (Portsmouth, RI) today (June 15, 2026) will be 15 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 02871 (Portsmouth, RI)

Solar Energy Data for 02871

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Solar Energy Analysis for 02871

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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 02871

Solar Radiation Data in 02871

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 02871

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Solar Power Comparison: 02871 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 02871

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Solar Power: 02871 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 02871 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 02871

Sunrise / Sunset in 02871

Sunrise/Sunset for June 15, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:08 am
- Sunset: 8:22 pm
- Length of Day: 15:14

Best Months for Solar in 02871

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Solar Panel Installs in 02871

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Solar Power Output in 02871

The Power of Solar in 02871

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 02871. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 02871. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 02871

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Weather Forecast for 02871 ^[5]

Mon Jun 15

79°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 49%

Tue Jun 16

73°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 1%

Wed Jun 17

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Jun 18

67°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 74°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jun 19

75°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Jun 20

72°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 02871

About 02871

The ZIP code 02871 is associated with the city of Portsmouth in Newport County in Rhode Island.

02871 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 02871, or for more solar-related resources for RI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.