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Solar Power in 85079 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85079

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Solar Panels in 85079

Solar panels in 85079 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85079

The total length of the day in 85079 (Phoenix, AZ) today (January 14, 2025) will be 10 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85079 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85079

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85079

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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 85079

Solar Radiation Data in 85079

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85079

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Solar Power Comparison: 85079 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85079

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Solar Power: 85079 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85079 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 85079

Sunrise / Sunset in 85079

Sunrise/Sunset for January 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:30 am
- Sunset: 5:44 pm
- Length of Day: 10:14

Best Months for Solar in 85079

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Solar Panel Installs in 85079

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Solar Power Output in 85079

The Power of Solar in 85079

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85079. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85079. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85079

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Weather Forecast for 85079 ^[5]

Tue Jan 14

55°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 62°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Jan 15

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 67°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Jan 16

61°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Jan 17

57°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 64°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 2%

Sat Jan 18

56°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 63°F

Light breeze: 4 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Jan 19

56°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 63°F

Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 85079

About 85079

The ZIP code 85079 is associated with the city of Phoenix in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85079 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85079, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.