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Solar Power in 47996 (West Lafayette, IN)

Solar Energy in 47996

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Solar Panels in 47996

Solar panels in 47996 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 47996

The total length of the day in 47996 (West Lafayette, IN) today (November 03, 2025) will be 10 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 47996 (West Lafayette, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 47996

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Solar Energy Analysis for 47996

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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 47996

Solar Radiation Data in 47996

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 47996

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Solar Power Comparison: 47996 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 47996

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Solar Power: 47996 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 47996 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 47996

Sunrise / Sunset in 47996

Sunrise/Sunset for November 03, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:18 am
- Sunset: 5:43 pm
- Length of Day: 10:25

Best Months for Solar in 47996

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Solar Panel Installs in 47996

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Solar Power Output in 47996

The Power of Solar in 47996

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 47996. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 47996. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 47996

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Weather Forecast for 47996 ^[5]

Mon Nov 3

57°F

Few Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 13%

Tue Nov 4

60°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 90%

Wed Nov 5

66°F

Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 67°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 22%

Thu Nov 6

56°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 68%

Fri Nov 7

65°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 66°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Nov 8

58°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 56%

More about 47996

About 47996

The ZIP code 47996 is associated with the city of West Lafayette in Tippecanoe County in Indiana.

47996 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 47996, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.