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Solar Power in 01740 (Bolton, MA)

Solar Energy in 01740

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 01740 with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 01740

Solar panels in 01740 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 01740

The total length of the day in 01740 (Bolton, MA) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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01740 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 01740 (Bolton, MA)

Solar Energy Data for 01740

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 01740.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 01740

Solar Radiation Data in 01740

Based on historical 01740 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 01740. [1]

The region associated with 01740 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 01740 that are always titled at the latitude of Bolton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.76 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 01740

Solar Radiation Data in 01740

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 01740.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 01740

Solar Radiation Data in 01740

The region associated with 01740 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 01740 is August with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.65 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 01740 are December with an average of 3.43 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.64 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 01740 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 01740

The average monthly solar radiation level in 01740, of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 01740 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 01740 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 01740

Sunrise / Sunset in 01740

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:32 am
    • Sunset: 7:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for 01740

Best Months for Solar in 01740

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 01740

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 01740 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 01740

The Power of Solar in 01740

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 01740. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 01740. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 01740

Solar Radiation Data in 01740

01740 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5387.37 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 01740 is August with an average of 521.97 kWhac, followed by July at 510.02 kWhac and May at 503.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 01740 are December with an average of 343.93 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 343.99 kWhac and January at 374.84 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 01740 [5]

Fri Mar 29
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Mar 31
49°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 67%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 66%
Tue Apr 2
40°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
36°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 01740

About 01740

The ZIP code 01740 is associated with the city of Bolton in Worcester County in Massachusetts.

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01740 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 01740, or for more solar-related resources for MA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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