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Solar Power in 04861 (Thomaston, ME)

Solar Energy in 04861

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Solar Panels in 04861

Solar panels in 04861 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 04861

The total length of the day in 04861 (Thomaston, ME) today (December 26, 2024) will be 8 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 04861 (Thomaston, ME)

Solar Energy Data for 04861

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Solar Energy Analysis for 04861

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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 04861

Solar Radiation Data in 04861

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 04861

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Solar Power Comparison: 04861 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 04861

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Solar Power: 04861 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 04861 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 04861

Sunrise / Sunset in 04861

Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:09 am
- Sunset: 4:06 pm
- Length of Day: 8:57

Best Months for Solar in 04861

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Solar Panel Installs in 04861

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Solar Power Output in 04861

The Power of Solar in 04861

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 04861. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 04861. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 04861

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Weather Forecast for 04861 ^[5]

Thu Dec 26

30°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 16°F
Max: 32°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 4%

Fri Dec 27

33°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 18°F
Max: 35°F

Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 6%

Sat Dec 28

36°F

Light Rain
Min: 25°F
Max: 37°F

Calm: 3 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 69%

Sun Dec 29

37°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 47°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Dec 30

45°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Dec 31

42°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 45°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 33%

More about 04861

About 04861

The ZIP code 04861 is associated with the city of Thomaston in Knox County in Maine.

04861 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 04861, or for more solar-related resources for ME, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.