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Solar Power in 70615 (Lake Charles, LA)

Solar Energy in 70615

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 70615 with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 70615

Solar panels in 70615 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70615

The total length of the day in 70615 (Lake Charles, LA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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70615 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 70615 (Lake Charles, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70615

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 70615.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 70615

Solar Radiation Data in 70615

Based on historical 70615 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 70615. [1]

The region associated with 70615 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 70615 that are always titled at the latitude of Lake Charles (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.25 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 70615

Solar Radiation Data in 70615

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 70615.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 70615

Solar Radiation Data in 70615

The region associated with 70615 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 70615 is September with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.65 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 70615 are December with an average of 4.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 70615 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70615

The average monthly solar radiation level in 70615, of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: 70615 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70615 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 70615

Sunrise / Sunset in 70615

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:24
Solar Energy Statistics for 70615

Best Months for Solar in 70615

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.13 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 70615

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 70615 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 70615

The Power of Solar in 70615

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70615. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70615. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 70615

Solar Radiation Data in 70615

70615 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5827.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 70615 is October with an average of 526.53 kWhac, followed by August at 516.86 kWhac and March at 514.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 70615 are February with an average of 407.03 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 414.06 kWhac and January at 454.47 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 70615 [5]

Thu Mar 28
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Apr 1
80°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 73%

More about 70615

About 70615

The ZIP code 70615 is associated with the city of Lake Charles in Calcasieu County in Louisiana.

70615 Solar Power

70615 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70615, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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