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Solar Energy in Port Washington, WI

Solar Energy in Port Washington

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Port Washington with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Port Washington

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Port Washington

The total length of the day in Port Washington, WI today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Port Washington, WI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Port Washington, WI

Solar Energy Data in Port Washington, WI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Port Washington, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Port Washington

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

Port Washington has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Port Washington that are always titled at the latitude of Port Washington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% 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 Port Washington

Solar Radiation Data in Port Washington, WI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Port Washington.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Port Washington, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Port Washington

Port Washington, WI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Port Washington is July with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Port Washington (Wisconsin) are December with an average of 2.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.44 kWh/m2/day and February at 2.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Port Washington vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Port Washington

The average monthly solar radiation level in Port Washington, WI, of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 13% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 33% 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: Port Washington vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Port Washington 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 Port Washington

Sunrise / Sunset in Port Washington

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:38 am
    • Sunset: 7:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Port Washington

Best Months for Solar in Port Washington

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Port Washington

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Solar Power Output in Port Washington

The Power of Solar in Port Washington, WI

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Port Washington (wi). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Port Washington. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for Port Washington, WI

Solar Radiation Data in Port Washington

Port Washington (WI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5185.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Port Washington is July with an average of 569.46 kWhac, followed by May at 556.48 kWhac and June at 550.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Port Washington (Wisconsin) are December with an average of 233.55 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 262.6 kWhac and February at 278.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Port Washington

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Weather Forecast for Port Washington, WI [5]

Thu Mar 28
37°F
Few Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 18%
Fri Mar 29
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 28°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sat Mar 30
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 88%
Tue Apr 2
33°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 35°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Port Washington

About Port Washington

The city of Port Washington, WI in Ozaukee County has an approximate population of 11,250. [6]

Port Washington Solar Power

Port Washington, WI Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Port Washington, WI, or for more solar-related resources for Port Washington, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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