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Solar Power in 80402 (Golden, CO)

Solar Energy in 80402

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Solar Panels in 80402

Solar panels in 80402 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 80402

The total length of the day in 80402 (Golden, CO) today (May 08, 2025) will be 14 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 80402 (Golden, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 80402

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Solar Energy Analysis for 80402

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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 80402

Solar Radiation Data in 80402

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 80402

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Solar Power Comparison: 80402 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 80402

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Solar Power: 80402 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 80402 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 80402

Sunrise / Sunset in 80402

Sunrise/Sunset for May 08, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:51 am
- Sunset: 8:03 pm
- Length of Day: 14:12

Best Months for Solar in 80402

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Solar Panel Installs in 80402

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Solar Power Output in 80402

The Power of Solar in 80402

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 80402. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 80402. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 80402

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Weather Forecast for 80402 ^[5]

Thu May 8

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 66°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 5%

Fri May 9

66°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 80%

Sat May 10

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun May 11

77°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 17%

Mon May 12

79°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 29%

Tue May 13

77°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 58%

More about 80402

About 80402

The ZIP code 80402 is associated with the city of Golden in Jefferson County in Colorado.

80402 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 80402, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.