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Solar Power in 70505 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy in 70505

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Solar Panels in 70505

Solar panels in 70505 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70505

The total length of the day in 70505 (Lafayette, LA) today (March 03, 2025) will be 11 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70505 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70505

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70505

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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 70505

Solar Radiation Data in 70505

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70505

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Solar Power Comparison: 70505 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70505

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Solar Power: 70505 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70505 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 70505

Sunrise / Sunset in 70505

Sunrise/Sunset for March 03, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:29 am
- Sunset: 6:09 pm
- Length of Day: 11:40

Best Months for Solar in 70505

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Solar Panel Installs in 70505

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Solar Power Output in 70505

The Power of Solar in 70505

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70505. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70505. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70505

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Weather Forecast for 70505 ^[5]

Mon Mar 3

68°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Mar 4

70°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F

Strong breeze: 29 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 99%

Wed Mar 5

61°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 64°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Mar 6

58°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 45%

Fri Mar 7

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 74°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 47%

Sat Mar 8

79°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 70505

About 70505

The ZIP code 70505 is associated with the city of Lafayette in Lafayette County in Louisiana.

70505 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70505, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.