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Solar Energy in New Orleans, LA

Solar Energy in New Orleans

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Solar Panels in New Orleans

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

Sunrise & Sunset in New Orleans

The total length of the day in New Orleans, LA today (August 18, 2026) will be 13 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in New Orleans, LA

Solar Energy Data in New Orleans, LA

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

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Solar Energy Analysis for New Orleans, LA

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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 New Orleans

Solar Radiation Data in New Orleans, LA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for New Orleans, LA

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Solar Power Comparison: New Orleans vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in New Orleans

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Solar Power: New Orleans vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average New Orleans 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 New Orleans

Sunrise / Sunset in New Orleans

Sunrise/Sunset for August 18, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:28 am
- Sunset: 7:39 pm
- Length of Day: 13:11

Best Months for Solar in New Orleans

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Solar Panel Installs in New Orleans

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Solar Power Output in New Orleans

The Power of Solar in New Orleans, LA

Monthly AC solar system output averages for New Orleans (la). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in New Orleans. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for New Orleans, LA

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Cost of Utilities in New Orleans

New Orleans Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: New Orleans

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New Orleans Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for New Orleans, LA ^[5]

Tue Aug 18

92°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 81°F
Max: 95°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Aug 19

96°F

Light Rain
Min: 81°F
Max: 97°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 94%

Thu Aug 20

94°F

Light Rain
Min: 77°F
Max: 97°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Aug 21

95°F

Light Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 98°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Aug 22

93°F

Light Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 96°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 56%

Sun Aug 23

97°F

Light Rain
Min: 78°F
Max: 98°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about New Orleans

About New Orleans

The city of New Orleans, LA in Orleans County has an approximate population of 343,829. ^[6]

New Orleans, LA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power New Orleans, LA, or for more solar-related resources for New Orleans, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.