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Solar Power in 46242 (Indianapolis, IN)

Solar Energy in 46242

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Solar Panels in 46242

Solar panels in 46242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 46242

The total length of the day in 46242 (Indianapolis, IN) today (April 30, 2025) will be 13 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 46242 (Indianapolis, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 46242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 46242

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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 46242

Solar Radiation Data in 46242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 46242

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Solar Power Comparison: 46242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 46242

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Solar Power: 46242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 46242 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 46242

Sunrise / Sunset in 46242

Sunrise/Sunset for April 30, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:44 am
- Sunset: 8:39 pm
- Length of Day: 13:55

Best Months for Solar in 46242

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Solar Panel Installs in 46242

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Solar Power Output in 46242

The Power of Solar in 46242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 46242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 46242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 46242

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Weather Forecast for 46242 ^[5]

Wed Apr 30

65°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 48%

Thu May 1

72°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri May 2

64°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sat May 3

58°F

Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 6%

Sun May 4

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F

Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 5%

Mon May 5

72°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 46242

About 46242

The ZIP code 46242 is associated with the city of Indianapolis in Marion County in Indiana.

46242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 46242, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.