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Solar Power in 70518 (Broussard, LA)

Solar Energy in 70518

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Solar Panels in 70518

Solar panels in 70518 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70518

The total length of the day in 70518 (Broussard, LA) today (October 19, 2026) will be 11 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70518 (Broussard, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70518

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70518

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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 70518

Solar Radiation Data in 70518

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70518

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Solar Power Comparison: 70518 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70518

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Solar Power: 70518 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70518 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 70518

Sunrise / Sunset in 70518

Sunrise/Sunset for October 19, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:11 am
- Sunset: 6:33 pm
- Length of Day: 11:22

Best Months for Solar in 70518

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Solar Panel Installs in 70518

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Solar Power Output in 70518

The Power of Solar in 70518

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70518. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70518. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70518

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Weather Forecast for 70518 ^[5]

Mon Oct 19

66°F

Few Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 20%

Tue Oct 20

77°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 37%

Wed Oct 21

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Oct 22

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 82°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 23

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 83°F

Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Oct 24

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 70518

About 70518

The ZIP code 70518 is associated with the city of Broussard in Lafayette County in Louisiana.

70518 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70518, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.