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Solar Power in 97060 (Troutdale, OR)

Solar Energy in 97060

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 97060 with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 97060

Solar panels in 97060 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97060

The total length of the day in 97060 (Troutdale, OR) today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 97060 (Troutdale, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97060

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 97060.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 97060

Solar Radiation Data in 97060

Based on historical 97060 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 97060. [1]

The region associated with 97060 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 97060 that are always titled at the latitude of Troutdale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 3.93 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 24% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.16 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 97060

Solar Radiation Data in 97060

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 97060.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 97060

Solar Radiation Data in 97060

The region associated with 97060 has a average annual solar radiation value of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 97060 is August with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 97060 are December with an average of 1.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 1.93 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 97060 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97060

The average monthly solar radiation level in 97060, of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 1% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 40% 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: 97060 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97060 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 97060

Sunrise / Sunset in 97060

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:15 am
    • Sunset: 8:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:46
Solar Energy Statistics for 97060

Best Months for Solar in 97060

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 97060

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 97060 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 97060

The Power of Solar in 97060

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97060. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97060. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 97060

Solar Radiation Data in 97060

97060 has a average annual solar AC output value of 4389.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 97060 is August with an average of 563.44 kWhac, followed by July at 545.02 kWhac and June at 467.35 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 97060 are December with an average of 170.12 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 193.49 kWhac and November at 198.52 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 97060 [5]

Thu Apr 18
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 63%
Fri Apr 19
65°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 52%
Sat Apr 20
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 42%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 90%
Mon Apr 22
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 52%
Tue Apr 23
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 97060

About 97060

The ZIP code 97060 is associated with the city of Troutdale in Multnomah County in Oregon.

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97060 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97060, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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