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Solar Power in 06471 (North Branford, CT)

Solar Energy in 06471

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 06471 with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 06471

Solar panels in 06471 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 06471

The total length of the day in 06471 (North Branford, CT) today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 06471 (North Branford, CT)

Solar Energy Data for 06471

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 06471.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 06471

Solar Radiation Data in 06471

Based on historical 06471 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 06471. [1]

The region associated with 06471 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 06471 that are always titled at the latitude of North Branford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.9 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 06471

Solar Radiation Data in 06471

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 06471.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 06471

Solar Radiation Data in 06471

The region associated with 06471 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 06471 is July with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.59 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 06471 are December with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 06471 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 06471

The average monthly solar radiation level in 06471, 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: 06471 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 06471 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 06471

Sunrise / Sunset in 06471

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:53
Solar Energy Statistics for 06471

Best Months for Solar in 06471

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 06471

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 06471 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 06471

The Power of Solar in 06471

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 06471. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 06471. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 06471

Solar Radiation Data in 06471

06471 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5403.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 06471 is July with an average of 531.78 kWhac, followed by August at 498.87 kWhac and May at 492.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 06471 are December with an average of 324.88 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 365.74 kWhac and January at 385.9 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 06471 [5]

Fri Apr 26
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Apr 27
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 30
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 67%

More about 06471

About 06471

The ZIP code 06471 is associated with the city of North Branford in New Haven County in Connecticut.

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06471 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 06471, or for more solar-related resources for CT, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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