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Solar Power in 40050 (New Castle, KY)

Solar Energy in 40050

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Solar Panels in 40050

Solar panels in 40050 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 40050

The total length of the day in 40050 (New Castle, KY) today (December 17, 2025) will be 9 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 40050 (New Castle, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 40050

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Solar Energy Analysis for 40050

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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 40050

Solar Radiation Data in 40050

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 40050

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Solar Power Comparison: 40050 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 40050

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Solar Power: 40050 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 40050 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 40050

Sunrise / Sunset in 40050

Sunrise/Sunset for December 17, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:50 am
- Sunset: 5:23 pm
- Length of Day: 9:33

Best Months for Solar in 40050

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Solar Panel Installs in 40050

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Solar Power Output in 40050

The Power of Solar in 40050

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 40050. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 40050. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 40050

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Weather Forecast for 40050 ^[5]

Wed Dec 17

44°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 49°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Dec 18

51°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 55°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Dec 19

29°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 40°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 75%

Sat Dec 20

46°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 48°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 93%

Sun Dec 21

41°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 41°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 56%

Mon Dec 22

36°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 36°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 93%

More about 40050

About 40050

The ZIP code 40050 is associated with the city of New Castle in Henry County in Kentucky.

40050 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 40050, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.