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Solar Power in 81647 (New Castle, CO)

Solar Energy in 81647

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 81647 with an average of 6.79 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 81647

Solar panels in 81647 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81647

The total length of the day in 81647 (New Castle, CO) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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81647 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 81647 (New Castle, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81647

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 81647.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 81647

Solar Radiation Data in 81647

Based on historical 81647 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 81647. [1]

The region associated with 81647 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 22% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 81647 that are always titled at the latitude of New Castle (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.55 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.73 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.03 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 81647

Solar Radiation Data in 81647

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 81647.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 81647

Solar Radiation Data in 81647

The region associated with 81647 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 81647 is June with an average of 6.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.54 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 81647 are December with an average of 3.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 81647 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81647

The average monthly solar radiation level in 81647, of 5.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 44% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: 81647 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81647 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 81647

Sunrise / Sunset in 81647

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for 81647

Best Months for Solar in 81647

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.56 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 81647

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 81647 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 81647

The Power of Solar in 81647

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81647. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81647. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 81647

Solar Radiation Data in 81647

81647 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6394.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 81647 is June with an average of 606.51 kWhac, followed by March at 601.24 kWhac and May at 595.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 81647 are December with an average of 403.74 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 423.26 kWhac and February at 456.37 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 81647 [5]

Fri Mar 29
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 39°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 40°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 1
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 94%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 41%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 4 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 81647

About 81647

The ZIP code 81647 is associated with the city of New Castle in Garfield County in Colorado.

81647 Solar Power

81647 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81647, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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