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Solar Power in 47104 (Bethlehem, IN)

Solar Energy in 47104

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 47104 with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 47104

Solar panels in 47104 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 47104

The total length of the day in 47104 (Bethlehem, IN) today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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47104 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 47104 (Bethlehem, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 47104

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 47104.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 47104

Solar Radiation Data in 47104

Based on historical 47104 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 47104. [1]

The region associated with 47104 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 47104 that are always titled at the latitude of Bethlehem (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.12 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.06 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 47104

Solar Radiation Data in 47104

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 47104.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 47104

Solar Radiation Data in 47104

The region associated with 47104 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 47104 is August with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.78 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 47104 are December with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 47104 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 47104

The average monthly solar radiation level in 47104, of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 47104 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 47104 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 47104

Sunrise / Sunset in 47104

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:56 am
    • Sunset: 5:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:32
Solar Energy Statistics for 47104

Best Months for Solar in 47104

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 47104

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 47104 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 47104

The Power of Solar in 47104

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 47104. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 47104. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 47104

Solar Radiation Data in 47104

47104 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5486.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 47104 is August with an average of 541.69 kWhac, followed by July at 531.15 kWhac and May at 529.18 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 47104 are December with an average of 323.89 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 342.83 kWhac and February at 372.73 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 47104 [5]

Thu Dec 26
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
59°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Dec 29
55°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Dec 30
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Dec 31
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 47104

About 47104

The ZIP code 47104 is associated with the city of Bethlehem in Clark County in Indiana.

47104 Solar Power

47104 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 47104, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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