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Solar Power in 70501 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy in 70501

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Solar Panels in 70501

Solar panels in 70501 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70501

The total length of the day in 70501 (Lafayette, LA) today (October 29, 2026) will be 11 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70501 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70501

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70501

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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 70501

Solar Radiation Data in 70501

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70501

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Solar Power Comparison: 70501 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70501

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Solar Power: 70501 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70501 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 70501

Sunrise / Sunset in 70501

Sunrise/Sunset for October 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:20 am
- Sunset: 6:23 pm
- Length of Day: 11:3

Best Months for Solar in 70501

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Solar Panel Installs in 70501

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Solar Power Output in 70501

The Power of Solar in 70501

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70501. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70501. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70501

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Weather Forecast for 70501 ^[5]

Thu Oct 29

75°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 44%

Fri Oct 30

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Oct 31

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 73%

Sun Nov 1

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 41%

Mon Nov 2

80°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 99%

Tue Nov 3

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 34%

More about 70501

About 70501

The ZIP code 70501 is associated with the city of Lafayette in Lafayette County in Louisiana.

70501 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70501, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.