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Solar Power in 97292 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy in 97292

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 97292 with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 97292

Solar panels in 97292 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97292

The total length of the day in 97292 (Portland, OR) today (April 25, 2024) will be 14 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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97292 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 97292 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97292

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 97292.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 97292

Solar Radiation Data in 97292

Based on historical 97292 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 97292. [1]

The region associated with 97292 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 97292 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 97292

Solar Radiation Data in 97292

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 97292.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 97292

Solar Radiation Data in 97292

The region associated with 97292 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 97292 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 97292 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: 97292 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97292

The average monthly solar radiation level in 97292, 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: 97292 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97292 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 97292

Sunrise / Sunset in 97292

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:04 am
    • Sunset: 8:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:8
Solar Energy Statistics for 97292

Best Months for Solar in 97292

  • 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 97292

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 97292 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 97292

The Power of Solar in 97292

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97292. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97292. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 97292

Solar Radiation Data in 97292

97292 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 97292 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 97292 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 97292 [5]

Thu Apr 25
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 26
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 97292

About 97292

The ZIP code 97292 is associated with the city of Portland in Multnomah County in Oregon.

97292 Solar Power

97292 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97292, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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