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Solar Power in 70506 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy in 70506

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Solar Panels in 70506

Solar panels in 70506 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70506

The total length of the day in 70506 (Lafayette, LA) today (May 20, 2025) will be 13 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70506 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70506

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70506

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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 70506

Solar Radiation Data in 70506

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70506

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Solar Power Comparison: 70506 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70506

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Solar Power: 70506 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70506 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 70506

Sunrise / Sunset in 70506

Sunrise/Sunset for May 20, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:09 am
- Sunset: 7:59 pm
- Length of Day: 13:50

Best Months for Solar in 70506

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Solar Panel Installs in 70506

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Solar Power Output in 70506

The Power of Solar in 70506

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70506. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70506. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70506

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Weather Forecast for 70506 ^[5]

Tue May 20

87°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 77°F
Max: 88°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 75%

Wed May 21

88°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 42%

Thu May 22

89°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 85%

Fri May 23

88°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 7%

Sat May 24

88°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 72°F
Max: 88°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 7%

Sun May 25

90°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 90°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 70506

About 70506

The ZIP code 70506 is associated with the city of Lafayette in Lafayette County in Louisiana.

70506 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70506, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.