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Solar Power in 97286 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy in 97286

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 97286 with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 97286

Solar panels in 97286 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97286

The total length of the day in 97286 (Portland, OR) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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97286 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 97286 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97286

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 97286.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 97286

Solar Radiation Data in 97286

Based on historical 97286 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 97286. [1]

The region associated with 97286 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 97286 that are always titled at the latitude of Portland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.53 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.35 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 97286

Solar Radiation Data in 97286

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 97286.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 97286

Solar Radiation Data in 97286

The region associated with 97286 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 97286 is July with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.35 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 97286 are December with an average of 1.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 1.85 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 97286 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97286

The average monthly solar radiation level in 97286, of 4.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 7% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 36% 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: 97286 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97286 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 97286

Sunrise / Sunset in 97286

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for 97286

Best Months for Solar in 97286

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 97286

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 97286 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 97286

The Power of Solar in 97286

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97286. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97286. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 97286

Solar Radiation Data in 97286

97286 has a average annual solar AC output value of 4688.47 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 97286 is July with an average of 591.44 kWhac, followed by August at 574.4 kWhac and June at 495.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 97286 are January with an average of 185.55 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 186.71 kWhac and November at 225.48 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 97286 [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Few Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 13%
Mon Apr 1
63°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F
Calm: 3 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 14%
Tue Apr 2
68°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 31%

More about 97286

About 97286

The ZIP code 97286 is associated with the city of Portland in Multnomah County in Oregon.

97286 Solar Power

97286 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97286, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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