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Solar Power in 46211 (Indianapolis, IN)

Solar Energy in 46211

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 46211 with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 46211

Solar panels in 46211 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 46211

The total length of the day in 46211 (Indianapolis, IN) today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 46211 (Indianapolis, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 46211

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 46211.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 46211

Solar Radiation Data in 46211

Based on historical 46211 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 46211. [1]

The region associated with 46211 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 46211 that are always titled at the latitude of Indianapolis (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.6 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.88 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 46211

Solar Radiation Data in 46211

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 46211.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 46211

Solar Radiation Data in 46211

The region associated with 46211 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 46211 is August with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.85 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 46211 are December with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.47 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 46211 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 46211

The average monthly solar radiation level in 46211, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 46211 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 46211 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 46211

Sunrise / Sunset in 46211

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:02 am
    • Sunset: 5:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:25
Solar Energy Statistics for 46211

Best Months for Solar in 46211

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 46211

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 46211 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 46211

The Power of Solar in 46211

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 46211. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 46211. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 46211

Solar Radiation Data in 46211

46211 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5532.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 46211 is August with an average of 546.9 kWhac, followed by July at 534.33 kWhac and June at 531.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 46211 are December with an average of 286.04 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 359.17 kWhac and January at 361.05 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 46211 [5]

Thu Dec 26
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Dec 30
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 73%
Tue Dec 31
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 46211

About 46211

The ZIP code 46211 is associated with the city of Indianapolis in Marion County in Indiana.

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46211 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 46211, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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