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Solar Power in 97280 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy in 97280

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Solar Panels in 97280

Solar panels in 97280 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97280

The total length of the day in 97280 (Portland, OR) today (April 26, 2025) will be 14 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 97280 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97280

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Solar Energy Analysis for 97280

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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 97280

Solar Radiation Data in 97280

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 97280

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Solar Power Comparison: 97280 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97280

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Solar Power: 97280 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97280 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 97280

Sunrise / Sunset in 97280

Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:03 am
- Sunset: 8:13 pm
- Length of Day: 14:10

Best Months for Solar in 97280

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Solar Panel Installs in 97280

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Solar Power Output in 97280

The Power of Solar in 97280

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97280. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97280. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 97280

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Weather Forecast for 97280 ^[5]

Sat Apr 26

62°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 80%

Sun Apr 27

53°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 55°F

Light breeze: 4 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 28

60°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F

Light breeze: 4 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 93%

Tue Apr 29

53°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 57°F

Calm: 3 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Apr 30

68°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 70°F

Light breeze: 5 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 81%

Thu May 1

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 77°F

Calm: 3 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about 97280

About 97280

The ZIP code 97280 is associated with the city of Portland in Multnomah County in Oregon.

97280 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97280, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.