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Solar Power in 70159 (New Orleans, LA)

Solar Energy in 70159

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Solar Panels in 70159

Solar panels in 70159 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70159

The total length of the day in 70159 (New Orleans, LA) today (August 06, 2026) will be 13 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70159 (New Orleans, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70159

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70159

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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 70159

Solar Radiation Data in 70159

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70159

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Solar Power Comparison: 70159 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70159

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Solar Power: 70159 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70159 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 70159

Sunrise / Sunset in 70159

Sunrise/Sunset for August 06, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:21 am
- Sunset: 7:50 pm
- Length of Day: 13:29

Best Months for Solar in 70159

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Solar Panel Installs in 70159

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Solar Power Output in 70159

The Power of Solar in 70159

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70159. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70159. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70159

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Weather Forecast for 70159 ^[5]

Thu Aug 6

88°F

Light Rain
Min: 77°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 2%

Fri Aug 7

91°F

Light Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 35%

Sat Aug 8

94°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 76°F
Max: 95°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sun Aug 9

93°F

Light Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 93°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 11%

Mon Aug 10

95°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 95°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 16%

Tue Aug 11

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 29%

More about 70159

About 70159

The ZIP code 70159 is associated with the city of New Orleans in Orleans County in Louisiana.

70159 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70159, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.