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Solar Power in 06518 (Hamden, CT)

Solar Energy in 06518

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Solar Panels in 06518

Solar panels in 06518 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 06518

The total length of the day in 06518 (Hamden, CT) today (May 07, 2025) will be 14 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 06518 (Hamden, CT)

Solar Energy Data for 06518

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Solar Energy Analysis for 06518

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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 06518

Solar Radiation Data in 06518

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 06518

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Solar Power Comparison: 06518 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 06518

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Solar Power: 06518 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 06518 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 06518

Sunrise / Sunset in 06518

Sunrise/Sunset for May 07, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:39 am
- Sunset: 7:57 pm
- Length of Day: 14:18

Best Months for Solar in 06518

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Solar Panel Installs in 06518

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Solar Power Output in 06518

The Power of Solar in 06518

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 06518. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 06518. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 06518

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Weather Forecast for 06518 ^[5]

Wed May 7

63°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 77%

Thu May 8

69°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 70°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 95%

Fri May 9

54°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 56°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 10

61°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 48%

Sun May 11

69°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F

Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 30%

Mon May 12

67°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 06518

About 06518

The ZIP code 06518 is associated with the city of Hamden in New Haven County in Connecticut.

06518 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 06518, or for more solar-related resources for CT, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.