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Solar Power in 35218 (Birmingham, AL)

Solar Energy in 35218

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Solar Panels in 35218

Solar panels in 35218 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 35218

The total length of the day in 35218 (Birmingham, AL) today (August 29, 2025) will be 12 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 35218 (Birmingham, AL)

Solar Energy Data for 35218

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Solar Energy Analysis for 35218

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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 35218

Solar Radiation Data in 35218

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 35218

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Solar Power Comparison: 35218 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 35218

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Solar Power: 35218 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 35218 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 35218

Sunrise / Sunset in 35218

Sunrise/Sunset for August 29, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:18 am
- Sunset: 7:17 pm
- Length of Day: 12:59

Best Months for Solar in 35218

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Solar Panel Installs in 35218

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Solar Power Output in 35218

The Power of Solar in 35218

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 35218. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 35218. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 35218

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Weather Forecast for 35218 ^[5]

Fri Aug 29

89°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 89°F

Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 51%

Sat Aug 30

86°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 31%

Sun Aug 31

84°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 87°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 63%

Mon Sep 1

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 86°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 82%

Tue Sep 2

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 72%

Wed Sep 3

77°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 78°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 64%

More about 35218

About 35218

The ZIP code 35218 is associated with the city of Birmingham in Jefferson County in Alabama.

35218 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 35218, or for more solar-related resources for AL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.