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Solar Power in 35217 (Birmingham, AL)

Solar Energy in 35217

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Solar Panels in 35217

Solar panels in 35217 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 35217

The total length of the day in 35217 (Birmingham, AL) today (July 25, 2026) will be 14 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 35217 (Birmingham, AL)

Solar Energy Data for 35217

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Solar Energy Analysis for 35217

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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 35217

Solar Radiation Data in 35217

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 35217

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Solar Power Comparison: 35217 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 35217

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Solar Power: 35217 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 35217 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 35217

Sunrise / Sunset in 35217

Sunrise/Sunset for July 25, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:53 am
- Sunset: 7:53 pm
- Length of Day: 14:0

Best Months for Solar in 35217

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Solar Panel Installs in 35217

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Solar Power Output in 35217

The Power of Solar in 35217

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 35217. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 35217. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 35217

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Weather Forecast for 35217 ^[5]

Sat Jul 25

78°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jul 26

89°F

Light Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 45%

Mon Jul 27

94°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 76°F
Max: 98°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 37%

Tue Jul 28

98°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 78°F
Max: 100°F

Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 67%

Wed Jul 29

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 89°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Jul 30

93°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 93°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 47%

More about 35217

About 35217

The ZIP code 35217 is associated with the city of Birmingham in Jefferson County in Alabama.

35217 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 35217, or for more solar-related resources for AL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.