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Solar Power in 47201 (Columbus, IN)

Solar Energy in 47201

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Solar Panels in 47201

Solar panels in 47201 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 47201

The total length of the day in 47201 (Columbus, IN) today (April 15, 2026) will be 13 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 47201 (Columbus, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 47201

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Solar Energy Analysis for 47201

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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 47201

Solar Radiation Data in 47201

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 47201

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Solar Power Comparison: 47201 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 47201

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Solar Power: 47201 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 47201 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 47201

Sunrise / Sunset in 47201

Sunrise/Sunset for April 15, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:04 am
- Sunset: 8:22 pm
- Length of Day: 13:18

Best Months for Solar in 47201

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Solar Panel Installs in 47201

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Solar Power Output in 47201

The Power of Solar in 47201

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 47201. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 47201. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 47201

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Weather Forecast for 47201 ^[5]

Wed Apr 15

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 88%

Thu Apr 16

70°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 17

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 82%

Sat Apr 18

57°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 19

55°F

Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 24%

Mon Apr 20

54°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 47201

About 47201

The ZIP code 47201 is associated with the city of Columbus in Bartholomew County in Indiana.

47201 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 47201, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.