Based on historical Bridgeport, CT data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Bridgeport.[1]
Bridgeport has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Bridgeport that are always titled at the latitude of Bridgeport (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.69 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 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]
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 Bridgeport
Solar Radiation Data in Bridgeport, CT
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Bridgeport.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Bridgeport, CT
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Solar Power Comparison: Bridgeport vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Bridgeport
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Solar Power: vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Bridgeport 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Bridgeport, CT at this current time.
However, Bridgeport is in Fairfield County and Fairfield County has at least 0 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in Bridgeport
The Power of Solar in Bridgeport, CT
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Bridgeport (ct). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Bridgeport. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Bridgeport, CT
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Cost of Utilities in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Electricity Costs
Electricity prices (residential) in Bridgeport averaged 21.29 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in January 2021, which was about 68% more than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.69¢/kWh in January. [3]
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Bridgeport Natural Gas Costs
Natural gas prices (residential) in Connecticut averaged $13.23 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in January 2021, which was approximately 36% more than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.74 per Mcf in January. [4]
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 12
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 13
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 14
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 15
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 88%
More about Bridgeport
About Bridgeport
The city of Bridgeport, CT in Fairfield County has an approximate population of 144,229. [6]
Bridgeport, CT Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Bridgeport, CT, or for more solar-related resources for Bridgeport, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Some tax incentives and rebate programs are designed to spur the use of solar energy. These vary by location.