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Solar Power in 97218 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy in 97218

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Solar Panels in 97218

Solar panels in 97218 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97218

The total length of the day in 97218 (Portland, OR) today (December 21, 2024) will be 8 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 97218 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97218

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Solar Energy Analysis for 97218

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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 97218

Solar Radiation Data in 97218

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 97218

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Solar Power Comparison: 97218 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97218

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Solar Power: 97218 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97218 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 97218

Sunrise / Sunset in 97218

Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:46 am
- Sunset: 4:31 pm
- Length of Day: 8:45

Best Months for Solar in 97218

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Solar Panel Installs in 97218

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Solar Power Output in 97218

The Power of Solar in 97218

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97218. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97218. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 97218

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Weather Forecast for 97218 ^[5]

Sat Dec 21

50°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 51°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Dec 22

46°F

Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 49°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Dec 23

51°F

Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Dec 24

46°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 47°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Dec 25

45°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 45°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Dec 26

51°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 51°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 97218

About 97218

The ZIP code 97218 is associated with the city of Portland in Multnomah County in Oregon.

97218 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97218, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.