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Solar Energy in South Portland, ME

Solar Energy in South Portland

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Solar Panels in South Portland

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

Sunrise & Sunset in South Portland

The total length of the day in South Portland, ME today (April 19, 2025) will be 13 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in South Portland, ME

Solar Energy Data in South Portland, ME

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Solar Energy Analysis for South Portland, ME

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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 South Portland

Solar Radiation Data in South Portland, ME

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Solar Radiation Analysis for South Portland, ME

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Solar Power Comparison: South Portland vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in South Portland

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Solar Power: South Portland vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average South Portland 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 South Portland

Sunrise / Sunset in South Portland

Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 4:49 am
- Sunset: 6:30 pm
- Length of Day: 13:41

Solar Energy Statistics for South Portland

Best Months for Solar in South Portland

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Solar Panel Installs in South Portland

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Solar Power Output in South Portland

The Power of Solar in South Portland, ME

Monthly AC solar system output averages for South Portland (me). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in South Portland. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for South Portland, ME

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Cost of Utilities in South Portland

South Portland Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: South Portland

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South Portland Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for South Portland, ME ^[5]

Sat Apr 19

59°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 20

51°F

Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 17%

Mon Apr 21

49°F

Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 57%

Tue Apr 22

45°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Apr 23

50°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 51°F

Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 49%

Thu Apr 24

54°F

Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 54°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 18%

More about South Portland

About South Portland

The city of South Portland, ME in Cumberland County has an approximate population of 25,002. ^[6]

South Portland, ME Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power South Portland, ME, or for more solar-related resources for South Portland, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.