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Solar Power in 70040 (Braithwaite, LA)

Solar Energy in 70040

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Solar Panels in 70040

Solar panels in 70040 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70040

The total length of the day in 70040 (Braithwaite, LA) today (April 14, 2025) will be 12 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70040 (Braithwaite, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70040

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70040

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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 70040

Solar Radiation Data in 70040

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70040

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Solar Power Comparison: 70040 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70040

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Solar Power: 70040 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70040 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 70040

Sunrise / Sunset in 70040

Sunrise/Sunset for April 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:32 am
- Sunset: 7:27 pm
- Length of Day: 12:55

Best Months for Solar in 70040

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Solar Panel Installs in 70040

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Solar Power Output in 70040

The Power of Solar in 70040

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70040. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70040. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70040

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Weather Forecast for 70040 ^[5]

Mon Apr 14

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Apr 15

70°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 91%

Wed Apr 16

74°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 1%

Thu Apr 17

80°F

Few Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 14%

Fri Apr 18

85°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Apr 19

82°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 83°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 70040

About 70040

The ZIP code 70040 is associated with the city of Braithwaite in Plaquemines Parish County in Louisiana.

70040 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70040, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.