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Solar Power in 85251 (Scottsdale, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85251

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Solar Panels in 85251

Solar panels in 85251 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85251

The total length of the day in 85251 (Scottsdale, AZ) today (March 11, 2025) will be 11 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85251 (Scottsdale, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85251

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85251

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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 85251

Solar Radiation Data in 85251

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85251

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Solar Power Comparison: 85251 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85251

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Solar Power: 85251 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85251 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 85251

Sunrise / Sunset in 85251

Sunrise/Sunset for March 11, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:41 am
- Sunset: 6:33 pm
- Length of Day: 11:52

Best Months for Solar in 85251

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Solar Panel Installs in 85251

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Solar Power Output in 85251

The Power of Solar in 85251

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85251. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85251. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85251

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Weather Forecast for 85251 ^[5]

Tue Mar 11

72°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 74°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 7%

Wed Mar 12

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 49%

Thu Mar 13

61°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 64°F

High wind, near gale: 31 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Mar 14

50°F

Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Mar 15

55°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 63°F

Light breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 9%

Sun Mar 16

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 85251

About 85251

The ZIP code 85251 is associated with the city of Scottsdale in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85251 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85251, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.