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Solar Power in 04431 (East Orland, ME)

Solar Energy in 04431

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 04431 with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 04431

Solar panels in 04431 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 04431

The total length of the day in 04431 (East Orland, ME) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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04431 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 04431 (East Orland, ME)

Solar Energy Data for 04431

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 04431.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 04431

Solar Radiation Data in 04431

Based on historical 04431 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 04431. [1]

The region associated with 04431 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 04431 that are always titled at the latitude of East Orland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 04431

Solar Radiation Data in 04431

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 04431.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 04431

Solar Radiation Data in 04431

The region associated with 04431 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 04431 is August with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 04431 are December with an average of 2.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 04431 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 04431

The average monthly solar radiation level in 04431, of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: 04431 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 04431 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 04431

Sunrise / Sunset in 04431

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:40 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:46
Solar Energy Statistics for 04431

Best Months for Solar in 04431

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (4.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 04431

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 04431 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 04431

The Power of Solar in 04431

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 04431. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 04431. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 04431

Solar Radiation Data in 04431

04431 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5318.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 04431 is August with an average of 532.6 kWhac, followed by July at 521.64 kWhac and May at 505.78 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 04431 are December with an average of 301.63 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 324.64 kWhac and January at 370.79 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 04431 [5]

Fri Apr 19
54°F
Few Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 17%
Sat Apr 20
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
52°F
Few Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 15%
Mon Apr 22
42°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 27%
Tue Apr 23
50°F
Few Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 12%
Wed Apr 24
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 04431

About 04431

The ZIP code 04431 is associated with the city of East Orland in Hancock County in Maine.

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04431 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 04431, or for more solar-related resources for ME, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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