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Solar Power in 04005 (Biddeford, ME)

Solar Energy in 04005

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 04005 with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 04005

Solar panels in 04005 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 04005

The total length of the day in 04005 (Biddeford, ME) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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04005 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 04005 (Biddeford, ME)

Solar Energy Data for 04005

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 04005.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 04005

Solar Radiation Data in 04005

Based on historical 04005 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 04005. [1]

The region associated with 04005 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 04005 that are always titled at the latitude of Biddeford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.19 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 04005

Solar Radiation Data in 04005

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 04005.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 04005

Solar Radiation Data in 04005

The region associated with 04005 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 04005 is July with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 04005 are December with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.59 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 04005 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 04005

The average monthly solar radiation level in 04005, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 04005 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 04005 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 04005

Sunrise / Sunset in 04005

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:29 am
    • Sunset: 7:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for 04005

Best Months for Solar in 04005

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 04005

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 04005 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 04005

The Power of Solar in 04005

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 04005. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 04005. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 04005

Solar Radiation Data in 04005

04005 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5408.47 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 04005 is March with an average of 532.81 kWhac, followed by July at 528.03 kWhac and August at 520.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 04005 are December with an average of 302.88 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 343.89 kWhac and January at 377.69 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 04005 [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sun Mar 31
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 90%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 3%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 04005

About 04005

The ZIP code 04005 is associated with the city of Biddeford in York County in Maine.

04005 Solar Power

04005 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 04005, or for more solar-related resources for ME, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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