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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 (November 16, 2025) will be 10 hours and 40 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 November 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:25 am
- Sunset: 5:05 pm
- Length of Day: 10:40

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]

Sun Nov 16

74°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 78%

Mon Nov 17

79°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 32%

Tue Nov 18

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Nov 19

83°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 2%

Thu Nov 20

82°F

Few Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 22%

Fri Nov 21

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 81°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 71%

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.