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Solar Power in 06385 (Waterford, CT)

Solar Energy in 06385

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 06385 with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 06385

Solar panels in 06385 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 06385

The total length of the day in 06385 (Waterford, CT) today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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06385 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 06385 (Waterford, CT)

Solar Energy Data for 06385

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 06385.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 06385

Solar Radiation Data in 06385

Based on historical 06385 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 06385. [1]

The region associated with 06385 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 06385 that are always titled at the latitude of Waterford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.91 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 06385

Solar Radiation Data in 06385

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 06385.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 06385

Solar Radiation Data in 06385

The region associated with 06385 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 06385 is July with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.78 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 06385 are December with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 06385 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 06385

The average monthly solar radiation level in 06385, of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: 06385 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 06385 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 06385

Sunrise / Sunset in 06385

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:03 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:29
Solar Energy Statistics for 06385

Best Months for Solar in 06385

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 06385

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 06385 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 06385

The Power of Solar in 06385

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 06385. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 06385. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 06385

Solar Radiation Data in 06385

06385 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5538.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 06385 is July with an average of 536.34 kWhac, followed by April at 528.53 kWhac and August at 517.06 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 06385 are December with an average of 325.19 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 363.02 kWhac and January at 401.99 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 06385 [5]

Thu Apr 18
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
49°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 37%
Sat Apr 20
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Apr 21
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 15%
Mon Apr 22
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue Apr 23
53°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 29%

More about 06385

About 06385

The ZIP code 06385 is associated with the city of Waterford in New London County in Connecticut.

06385 Solar Power

06385 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 06385, or for more solar-related resources for CT, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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