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Solar Power in 80401 (Golden, CO)

Solar Energy in 80401

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Solar Panels in 80401

Solar panels in 80401 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 80401

The total length of the day in 80401 (Golden, CO) today (March 11, 2025) will be 11 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 80401 (Golden, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 80401

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Solar Energy Analysis for 80401

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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 80401

Solar Radiation Data in 80401

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 80401

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Solar Power Comparison: 80401 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 80401

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Solar Power: 80401 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 80401 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 80401

Sunrise / Sunset in 80401

Sunrise/Sunset for March 11, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:16 am
- Sunset: 7:05 pm
- Length of Day: 11:49

Best Months for Solar in 80401

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Solar Panel Installs in 80401

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Solar Power Output in 80401

The Power of Solar in 80401

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 80401. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 80401. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 80401

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Weather Forecast for 80401 ^[5]

Tue Mar 11

60°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 62°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 87%

Wed Mar 12

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 61°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Mar 13

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Mar 14

43°F

Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Mar 15

41°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Mar 16

48°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 25%

More about 80401

About 80401

The ZIP code 80401 is associated with the city of Golden in Jefferson County in Colorado.

80401 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 80401, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.