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Solar Power in 81612 (Aspen, CO)

Solar Energy in 81612

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 81612 with an average of 6.78 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 81612

Solar panels in 81612 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81612

The total length of the day in 81612 (Aspen, CO) today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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81612 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 81612 (Aspen, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81612

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 81612.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 81612

Solar Radiation Data in 81612

Based on historical 81612 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 81612. [1]

The region associated with 81612 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 21% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 81612 that are always titled at the latitude of Aspen (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.29 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.76 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 81612

Solar Radiation Data in 81612

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 81612.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 81612

Solar Radiation Data in 81612

The region associated with 81612 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 81612 is June with an average of 6.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 6.39 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 81612 are December with an average of 4.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 81612 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81612

The average monthly solar radiation level in 81612, of 5.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 41% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: 81612 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81612 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 81612

Sunrise / Sunset in 81612

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:23 am
    • Sunset: 4:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:29
Solar Energy Statistics for 81612

Best Months for Solar in 81612

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 81612

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 81612 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 81612

The Power of Solar in 81612

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81612. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81612. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 81612

Solar Radiation Data in 81612

81612 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6252.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 81612 is June with an average of 603.31 kWhac, followed by May at 598.82 kWhac and April at 585.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 81612 are December with an average of 414.13 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 432.3 kWhac and January at 458.73 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 81612 [5]

Wed Dec 25
29°F
Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 34°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 85%
Thu Dec 26
37°F
Light Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
30°F
Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 30°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
31°F
Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Dec 29
43°F
Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 36%
Mon Dec 30
22°F
Snow
Min: 12°F
Max: 30°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 80%

More about 81612

About 81612

The ZIP code 81612 is associated with the city of Aspen in Pitkin County in Colorado.

81612 Solar Power

81612 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81612, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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