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Solar Power in 47870 (Prairieton, IN)

Solar Energy in 47870

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Solar Panels in 47870

Solar panels in 47870 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 47870

The total length of the day in 47870 (Prairieton, IN) today (September 25, 2026) will be 12 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 47870 (Prairieton, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 47870

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Solar Energy Analysis for 47870

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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 47870

Solar Radiation Data in 47870

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 47870

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Solar Power Comparison: 47870 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 47870

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Solar Power: 47870 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 47870 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 47870

Sunrise / Sunset in 47870

Sunrise/Sunset for September 25, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:39 am
- Sunset: 7:43 pm
- Length of Day: 12:4

Best Months for Solar in 47870

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Solar Panel Installs in 47870

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Solar Power Output in 47870

The Power of Solar in 47870

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 47870. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 47870. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 47870

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Weather Forecast for 47870 ^[5]

Fri Sep 25

70°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 83%

Sat Sep 26

73°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 98%

Sun Sep 27

72°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 74°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 94%

Mon Sep 28

73°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Sep 29

76°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 77°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 45%

Wed Sep 30

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 17%

More about 47870

About 47870

The ZIP code 47870 is associated with the city of Prairieton in Vigo County in Indiana.

47870 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 47870, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.