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Solar Power in 06117 (West Hartford, CT)

Solar Energy in 06117

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 06117 with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 06117

Solar panels in 06117 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 06117

The total length of the day in 06117 (West Hartford, CT) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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06117 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 06117 (West Hartford, CT)

Solar Energy Data for 06117

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 06117.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 06117

Solar Radiation Data in 06117

Based on historical 06117 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 06117. [1]

The region associated with 06117 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 06117 that are always titled at the latitude of West Hartford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% 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 06117

Solar Radiation Data in 06117

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 06117.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 06117

Solar Radiation Data in 06117

The region associated with 06117 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 06117 is August with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 06117 are December with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 06117 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 06117

The average monthly solar radiation level in 06117, of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 06117 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 06117 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 06117

Sunrise / Sunset in 06117

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:37 am
    • Sunset: 7:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for 06117

Best Months for Solar in 06117

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 06117

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 06117 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 06117

The Power of Solar in 06117

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 06117. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 06117. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 06117

Solar Radiation Data in 06117

06117 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5399.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 06117 is July with an average of 521.39 kWhac, followed by August at 516.1 kWhac and May at 500.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 06117 are December with an average of 311.38 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 359.14 kWhac and January at 396.49 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 06117 [5]

Fri Mar 29
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 13%
Sun Mar 31
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 56%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 43%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
39°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 06117

About 06117

The ZIP code 06117 is associated with the city of West Hartford in Hartford County in Connecticut.

06117 Solar Power

06117 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 06117, or for more solar-related resources for CT, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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