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Solar Power in 98280 (Orcas, WA)

Solar Energy in 98280

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Solar Panels in 98280

Solar panels in 98280 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 98280

The total length of the day in 98280 (Orcas, WA) today (January 06, 2025) will be 8 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 98280 (Orcas, WA)

Solar Energy Data for 98280

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Solar Energy Analysis for 98280

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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 98280

Solar Radiation Data in 98280

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 98280

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Solar Power Comparison: 98280 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 98280

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Solar Power: 98280 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 98280 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 98280

Sunrise / Sunset in 98280

Sunrise/Sunset for January 06, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 8:01 am
- Sunset: 4:34 pm
- Length of Day: 8:33

Best Months for Solar in 98280

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Solar Panel Installs in 98280

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Solar Power Output in 98280

The Power of Solar in 98280

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 98280. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 98280. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 98280

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Weather Forecast for 98280 ^[5]

Mon Jan 6

45°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 46°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 1%

Tue Jan 7

43°F

Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 45°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Jan 8

46°F

Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 46°F

Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 99%

Thu Jan 9

45°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 46°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jan 10

48°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 48°F

High wind, near gale: 33 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 77%

Sat Jan 11

45°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 45°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 45%

More about 98280

About 98280

The ZIP code 98280 is associated with the city of Orcas in San Juan County in Washington.

98280 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 98280, or for more solar-related resources for WA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.