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Solar Power in 46778 (Petroleum, IN)

Solar Energy in 46778

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Solar Panels in 46778

Solar panels in 46778 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 46778

The total length of the day in 46778 (Petroleum, IN) today (July 12, 2025) will be 14 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 46778 (Petroleum, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 46778

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Solar Energy Analysis for 46778

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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 46778

Solar Radiation Data in 46778

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 46778

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Solar Power Comparison: 46778 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 46778

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Solar Power: 46778 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 46778 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 46778

Sunrise / Sunset in 46778

Sunrise/Sunset for July 12, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:19 am
- Sunset: 9:13 pm
- Length of Day: 14:54

Best Months for Solar in 46778

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Solar Panel Installs in 46778

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Solar Power Output in 46778

The Power of Solar in 46778

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 46778. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 46778. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 46778

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Weather Forecast for 46778 ^[5]

Sat Jul 12

86°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 52%

Sun Jul 13

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 55%

Mon Jul 14

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 83°F

Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 53%

Tue Jul 15

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 86%

Wed Jul 16

82°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 98%

Thu Jul 17

87°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 72%

More about 46778

About 46778

The ZIP code 46778 is associated with the city of Petroleum in Wells County in Indiana.

46778 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 46778, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.