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Solar Power in 04681 (Stonington, ME)

Solar Energy in 04681

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 04681 with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 04681

Solar panels in 04681 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 04681

The total length of the day in 04681 (Stonington, ME) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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04681 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 04681 (Stonington, ME)

Solar Energy Data for 04681

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 04681.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 04681

Solar Radiation Data in 04681

Based on historical 04681 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 04681. [1]

The region associated with 04681 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 04681 that are always titled at the latitude of Stonington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.43 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.71 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.85 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 04681

Solar Radiation Data in 04681

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 04681.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 04681

Solar Radiation Data in 04681

The region associated with 04681 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 04681 is July with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 04681 are December with an average of 2.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 04681 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 04681

The average monthly solar radiation level in 04681, of 4.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: 04681 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 04681 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 04681

Sunrise / Sunset in 04681

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:19 am
    • Sunset: 6:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:39
Solar Energy Statistics for 04681

Best Months for Solar in 04681

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (4.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.85 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 04681

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 04681 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 04681

The Power of Solar in 04681

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 04681. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 04681. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 04681

Solar Radiation Data in 04681

04681 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5482.64 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 04681 is July with an average of 570.71 kWhac, followed by August at 558.88 kWhac and May at 557.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 04681 are December with an average of 278.27 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 300.29 kWhac and January at 343.5 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 04681 [5]

Fri Mar 29
39°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 41°F
High wind, near gale: 35 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
High wind, near gale: 35 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 91%
Mon Apr 1
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Gale: 41 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 04681

About 04681

The ZIP code 04681 is associated with the city of Stonington in Hancock County in Maine.

04681 Solar Power

04681 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 04681, or for more solar-related resources for ME, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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