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Solar Power in 70509 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy in 70509

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in 70509 with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 70509

Solar panels in 70509 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70509

The total length of the day in 70509 (Lafayette, LA) today (October 14, 2024) will be 11 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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70509 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 70509 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70509

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 70509.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 70509

Solar Radiation Data in 70509

Based on historical 70509 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 70509. [1]

The region associated with 70509 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 70509 that are always titled at the latitude of Lafayette (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.12 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.65 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 70509

Solar Radiation Data in 70509

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 70509.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 70509

Solar Radiation Data in 70509

The region associated with 70509 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 70509 is October with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 70509 are December with an average of 4.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.55 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 70509 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70509

The average monthly solar radiation level in 70509, of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 70509 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70509 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 70509

Sunrise / Sunset in 70509

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 6:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:30
Solar Energy Statistics for 70509

Best Months for Solar in 70509

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 70509

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 70509 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 70509

The Power of Solar in 70509

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70509. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70509. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 70509

Solar Radiation Data in 70509

70509 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5879.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 70509 is October with an average of 564.7 kWhac, followed by September at 527.98 kWhac and March at 527.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 70509 are February with an average of 427.5 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 436.06 kWhac and January at 444.25 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 70509 [5]

Mon Oct 14
85°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 87°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Oct 15
86°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 70°F
Max: 90°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Oct 16
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Oct 17
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Oct 18
74°F
Few Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 18%
Sat Oct 19
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 70509

About 70509

The ZIP code 70509 is associated with the city of Lafayette in Lafayette County in Louisiana.

70509 Solar Power

70509 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70509, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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