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Solar Power in 70056 (Gretna, LA)

Solar Energy in 70056

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Solar Panels in 70056

Solar panels in 70056 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70056

The total length of the day in 70056 (Gretna, LA) today (September 12, 2026) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70056 (Gretna, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70056

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70056

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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 70056

Solar Radiation Data in 70056

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70056

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Solar Power Comparison: 70056 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70056

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Solar Power: 70056 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70056 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 70056

Sunrise / Sunset in 70056

Sunrise/Sunset for September 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:42 am
- Sunset: 7:10 pm
- Length of Day: 12:28

Best Months for Solar in 70056

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Solar Panel Installs in 70056

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Solar Power Output in 70056

The Power of Solar in 70056

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70056. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70056. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70056

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Weather Forecast for 70056 ^[5]

Sat Sep 12

84°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 92°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 25%

Sun Sep 13

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 77°F
Max: 95°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 48%

Mon Sep 14

92°F

Few Clouds
Min: 78°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 22%

Tue Sep 15

96°F

Light Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 4%

Wed Sep 16

93°F

Light Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 93°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 21%

Thu Sep 17

91°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 77°F
Max: 93°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 70056

About 70056

The ZIP code 70056 is associated with the city of Gretna in Jefferson Parish County in Louisiana.

70056 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70056, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.