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Solar Power in 53706 (Madison, WI)

Solar Energy in 53706

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 53706 with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 53706

Solar panels in 53706 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 53706

The total length of the day in 53706 (Madison, WI) today (April 28, 2024) will be 14 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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53706 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 53706 (Madison, WI)

Solar Energy Data for 53706

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 53706.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 53706

Solar Radiation Data in 53706

Based on historical 53706 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 53706. [1]

The region associated with 53706 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 53706 that are always titled at the latitude of Madison (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.06 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 53706

Solar Radiation Data in 53706

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 53706.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 53706

Solar Radiation Data in 53706

The region associated with 53706 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 53706 is July with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 53706 are December with an average of 3.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 53706 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 53706

The average monthly solar radiation level in 53706, of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 53706 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 53706 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 53706

Sunrise / Sunset in 53706

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:5
Solar Energy Statistics for 53706

Best Months for Solar in 53706

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 53706

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 53706 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 53706

The Power of Solar in 53706

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 53706. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 53706. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 53706

Solar Radiation Data in 53706

53706 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5487.63 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 53706 is July with an average of 571.45 kWhac, followed by August at 538.87 kWhac and June at 532.56 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 53706 are December with an average of 328.91 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 343.46 kWhac and November at 346.91 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 53706 [5]

Sun Apr 28
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed May 1
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 15%
Thu May 2
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 53706

About 53706

The ZIP code 53706 is associated with the city of Madison in Dane County in Wisconsin.

53706 Solar Power

53706 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 53706, or for more solar-related resources for WI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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