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Solar Power in 70179 (New Orleans, LA)

Solar Energy in 70179

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Solar Panels in 70179

Solar panels in 70179 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70179

The total length of the day in 70179 (New Orleans, LA) today (July 10, 2026) will be 14 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70179 (New Orleans, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70179

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70179

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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 70179

Solar Radiation Data in 70179

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70179

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Solar Power Comparison: 70179 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70179

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Solar Power: 70179 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70179 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 70179

Sunrise / Sunset in 70179

Sunrise/Sunset for July 10, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:05 am
- Sunset: 8:05 pm
- Length of Day: 14:0

Best Months for Solar in 70179

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Solar Panel Installs in 70179

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Solar Power Output in 70179

The Power of Solar in 70179

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70179. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70179. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70179

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Weather Forecast for 70179 ^[5]

Fri Jul 10

90°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 57%

Sat Jul 11

89°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 24%

Sun Jul 12

94°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 95°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 31%

Mon Jul 13

76°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Jul 14

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 83°F

Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Jul 15

94°F

Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 94°F

Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 21%

More about 70179

About 70179

The ZIP code 70179 is associated with the city of New Orleans in Orleans County in Louisiana.

70179 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70179, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.