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Solar Power in 02871 (Portsmouth, RI)

Solar Energy in 02871

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 02871 with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 02871

Solar panels in 02871 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 02871

The total length of the day in 02871 (Portsmouth, RI) today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 02871 (Portsmouth, RI)

Solar Energy Data for 02871

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 02871.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 02871

Solar Radiation Data in 02871

Based on historical 02871 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 02871. [1]

The region associated with 02871 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 02871 that are always titled at the latitude of Portsmouth (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.55 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.74 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 02871

Solar Radiation Data in 02871

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 02871.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 02871

Solar Radiation Data in 02871

The region associated with 02871 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 02871 is July with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 02871 are December with an average of 3.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.6 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 02871 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 02871

The average monthly solar radiation level in 02871, of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 02871 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 02871 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 02871

Sunrise / Sunset in 02871

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 6:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for 02871

Best Months for Solar in 02871

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 02871

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 02871 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 02871

The Power of Solar in 02871

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 02871. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 02871. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 02871

Solar Radiation Data in 02871

02871 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5556.22 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 02871 is July with an average of 538.43 kWhac, followed by August at 527.53 kWhac and May at 519.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 02871 are December with an average of 317.91 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 348.44 kWhac and January at 384.99 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 02871 [5]

Tue Mar 19
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 6%
Wed Mar 20
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 17%
Thu Mar 21
36°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 22
33°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 26°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 23
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Strong breeze: 31 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
33°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 02871

About 02871

The ZIP code 02871 is associated with the city of Portsmouth in Newport County in Rhode Island.

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To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 02871, or for more solar-related resources for RI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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