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Solar Power in 71417 (Colfax, LA)

Solar Energy in 71417

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Solar Panels in 71417

Solar panels in 71417 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71417

The total length of the day in 71417 (Colfax, LA) today (December 26, 2024) will be 10 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 71417 (Colfax, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71417

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Solar Energy Analysis for 71417

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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 71417

Solar Radiation Data in 71417

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 71417

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Solar Power Comparison: 71417 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71417

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Solar Power: 71417 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71417 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 71417

Sunrise / Sunset in 71417

Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:07 am
- Sunset: 5:16 pm
- Length of Day: 10:9

Best Months for Solar in 71417

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Solar Panel Installs in 71417

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Solar Power Output in 71417

The Power of Solar in 71417

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71417. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71417. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 71417

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Weather Forecast for 71417 ^[5]

Thu Dec 26

66°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 67°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 96%

Fri Dec 27

69°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 13%

Sat Dec 28

75°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 98%

Sun Dec 29

66°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 70°F

Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 62%

Mon Dec 30

71°F

Few Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 20%

Tue Dec 31

70°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about 71417

About 71417

The ZIP code 71417 is associated with the city of Colfax in Grant County in Louisiana.

71417 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71417, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.