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Solar Power in 70508 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy in 70508

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Solar Panels in 70508

Solar panels in 70508 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70508

The total length of the day in 70508 (Lafayette, LA) today (July 16, 2026) will be 13 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70508 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70508

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70508

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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 70508

Solar Radiation Data in 70508

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70508

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Solar Power Comparison: 70508 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70508

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Solar Power: 70508 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70508 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 70508

Sunrise / Sunset in 70508

Sunrise/Sunset for July 16, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:16 am
- Sunset: 8:12 pm
- Length of Day: 13:56

Best Months for Solar in 70508

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Solar Panel Installs in 70508

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Solar Power Output in 70508

The Power of Solar in 70508

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70508. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70508. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70508

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Weather Forecast for 70508 ^[5]

Thu Jul 16

93°F

Light Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jul 17

96°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 99°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 53%

Sat Jul 18

90°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 74°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 37%

Sun Jul 19

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 72°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 3%

Mon Jul 20

90°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 73°F
Max: 93°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Jul 21

91°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 74°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 28%

More about 70508

About 70508

The ZIP code 70508 is associated with the city of Lafayette in Lafayette County in Louisiana.

70508 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70508, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.