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Solar Power in 70596 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy in 70596

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Solar Panels in 70596

Solar panels in 70596 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70596

The total length of the day in 70596 (Lafayette, LA) today (May 09, 2025) will be 13 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70596 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70596

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70596

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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 70596

Solar Radiation Data in 70596

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70596

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Solar Power Comparison: 70596 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70596

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Solar Power: 70596 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70596 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 70596

Sunrise / Sunset in 70596

Sunrise/Sunset for May 09, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:16 am
- Sunset: 7:52 pm
- Length of Day: 13:36

Best Months for Solar in 70596

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Solar Panel Installs in 70596

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Solar Power Output in 70596

The Power of Solar in 70596

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70596. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70596. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70596

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Weather Forecast for 70596 ^[5]

Fri May 9

68°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 10

74°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 64%

Sun May 11

65°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 78%

Mon May 12

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 93%

Tue May 13

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 5%

Wed May 14

84°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about 70596

About 70596

The ZIP code 70596 is associated with the city of Lafayette in Lafayette County in Louisiana.

70596 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70596, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.