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Solar Power in 70172 (New Orleans, LA)

Solar Energy in 70172

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Solar Panels in 70172

Solar panels in 70172 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70172

The total length of the day in 70172 (New Orleans, LA) today (July 25, 2026) will be 13 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70172 (New Orleans, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70172

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70172

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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 70172

Solar Radiation Data in 70172

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70172

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Solar Power Comparison: 70172 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70172

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Solar Power: 70172 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70172 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 70172

Sunrise / Sunset in 70172

Sunrise/Sunset for July 25, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:14 am
- Sunset: 7:59 pm
- Length of Day: 13:45

Best Months for Solar in 70172

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Solar Panel Installs in 70172

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Solar Power Output in 70172

The Power of Solar in 70172

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70172. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70172. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70172

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Weather Forecast for 70172 ^[5]

Sat Jul 25

86°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 78°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sun Jul 26

92°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 29%

Mon Jul 27

95°F

Few Clouds
Min: 79°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 24%

Tue Jul 28

95°F

Light Rain
Min: 80°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 1%

Wed Jul 29

95°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 80°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 10%

Thu Jul 30

94°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 79°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 57%

More about 70172

About 70172

The ZIP code 70172 is associated with the city of New Orleans in Orleans County in Louisiana.

70172 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70172, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.