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Solar Power in 97240 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy in 97240

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Solar Panels in 97240

Solar panels in 97240 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97240

The total length of the day in 97240 (Portland, OR) today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 97240 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97240

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Solar Energy Analysis for 97240

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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 97240

Solar Radiation Data in 97240

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 97240

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Solar Power Comparison: 97240 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97240

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Solar Power: 97240 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97240 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 97240

Sunrise / Sunset in 97240

Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:17 am
- Sunset: 4:36 pm
- Length of Day: 9:19

Best Months for Solar in 97240

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Solar Panel Installs in 97240

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Solar Power Output in 97240

The Power of Solar in 97240

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97240. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97240. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 97240

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Weather Forecast for 97240 ^[5]

Thu Nov 21

47°F

Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Nov 22

55°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 89%

Sat Nov 23

44°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 47°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Nov 24

43°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 45°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Nov 25

44°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 48°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 89%

Tue Nov 26

45°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 50°F

Calm: 3 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 97240

About 97240

The ZIP code 97240 is associated with the city of Portland in Multnomah County in Oregon.

97240 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97240, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.