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Solar Power in 71006 (Benton, LA)

Solar Energy in 71006

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Solar Panels in 71006

Solar panels in 71006 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71006

The total length of the day in 71006 (Benton, LA) today (November 08, 2026) will be 10 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 71006 (Benton, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71006

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Solar Energy Analysis for 71006

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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 71006

Solar Radiation Data in 71006

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 71006

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Solar Power Comparison: 71006 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71006

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Solar Power: 71006 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71006 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 71006

Sunrise / Sunset in 71006

Sunrise/Sunset for November 08, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:38 am
- Sunset: 5:18 pm
- Length of Day: 10:40

Best Months for Solar in 71006

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Solar Panel Installs in 71006

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Solar Power Output in 71006

The Power of Solar in 71006

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71006. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71006. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 71006

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Weather Forecast for 71006 ^[5]

Sun Nov 8

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F

Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Nov 9

69°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Nov 10

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 74°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 55%

Wed Nov 11

76°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 76°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 59%

Thu Nov 12

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Nov 13

57°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 71006

About 71006

The ZIP code 71006 is associated with the city of Benton in Bossier County in Louisiana.

71006 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71006, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.