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Solar Power in 04961 (New Portland, ME)

Solar Energy in 04961

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 04961 with an average of 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 04961

Solar panels in 04961 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 04961

The total length of the day in 04961 (New Portland, ME) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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04961 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 04961 (New Portland, ME)

Solar Energy Data for 04961

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 04961.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 04961

Solar Radiation Data in 04961

Based on historical 04961 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 04961. [1]

The region associated with 04961 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 04961 that are always titled at the latitude of New Portland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.61 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.87 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 04961

Solar Radiation Data in 04961

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 04961.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 04961

Solar Radiation Data in 04961

The region associated with 04961 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 04961 is April with an average of 5.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 04961 are December with an average of 2.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 04961 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 04961

The average monthly solar radiation level in 04961, of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 04961 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 04961 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 04961

Sunrise / Sunset in 04961

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:26 am
    • Sunset: 7:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for 04961

Best Months for Solar in 04961

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (4.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 04961

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 04961 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 04961

The Power of Solar in 04961

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 04961. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 04961. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 04961

Solar Radiation Data in 04961

04961 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5342.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 04961 is March with an average of 561.07 kWhac, followed by April at 524.08 kWhac and August at 517.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 04961 are December with an average of 291.67 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 311.05 kWhac and January at 372.97 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 04961 [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
39°F
Few Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sun Mar 31
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 86%

More about 04961

About 04961

The ZIP code 04961 is associated with the city of New Portland in Somerset County in Maine.

04961 Solar Power

04961 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 04961, or for more solar-related resources for ME, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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