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Solar Power in 70504 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy in 70504

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Solar Panels in 70504

Solar panels in 70504 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70504

The total length of the day in 70504 (Lafayette, LA) today (February 21, 2026) will be 11 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70504 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70504

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70504

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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 70504

Solar Radiation Data in 70504

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70504

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Solar Power Comparison: 70504 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70504

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Solar Power: 70504 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70504 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 70504

Sunrise / Sunset in 70504

Sunrise/Sunset for February 21, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:40 am
- Sunset: 6:02 pm
- Length of Day: 11:22

Best Months for Solar in 70504

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Solar Panel Installs in 70504

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Solar Power Output in 70504

The Power of Solar in 70504

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70504. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70504. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70504

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Weather Forecast for 70504 ^[5]

Sat Feb 21

79°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 75%

Sun Feb 22

53°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 56°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 3%

Mon Feb 23

50°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Feb 24

56°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 5%

Wed Feb 25

68°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 92%

Thu Feb 26

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 70504

About 70504

The ZIP code 70504 is associated with the city of Lafayette in Lafayette County in Louisiana.

70504 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70504, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.