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Solar Power in 81228 (Granite, CO)

Solar Energy in 81228

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Solar Panels in 81228

Solar panels in 81228 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81228

The total length of the day in 81228 (Granite, CO) today (March 11, 2025) will be 11 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 81228 (Granite, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81228

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Solar Energy Analysis for 81228

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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 81228

Solar Radiation Data in 81228

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 81228

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Solar Power Comparison: 81228 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81228

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Solar Power: 81228 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81228 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 81228

Sunrise / Sunset in 81228

Sunrise/Sunset for March 11, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:20 am
- Sunset: 7:09 pm
- Length of Day: 11:49

Best Months for Solar in 81228

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Solar Panel Installs in 81228

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Solar Power Output in 81228

The Power of Solar in 81228

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81228. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81228. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 81228

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Weather Forecast for 81228 ^[5]

Tue Mar 11

40°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 40°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 79%

Wed Mar 12

39°F

Few Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 40°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 16%

Thu Mar 13

39°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 29%

Fri Mar 14

28°F

Light Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 29°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 12%

Sat Mar 15

22°F

Light Snow
Min: 15°F
Max: 24°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 82%

Sun Mar 16

32°F

Light Snow
Min: 14°F
Max: 36°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about 81228

About 81228

The ZIP code 81228 is associated with the city of Granite in Chaffee County in Colorado.

81228 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81228, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.