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Solar Power in 04961 (New Portland, ME)

Solar Energy in 04961

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Solar Panels in 04961

Solar panels in 04961 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 04961

The total length of the day in 04961 (New Portland, ME) today (September 20, 2026) will be 12 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 04961 (New Portland, ME)

Solar Energy Data for 04961

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Solar Energy Analysis for 04961

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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 04961

Solar Radiation Data in 04961

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 04961

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Solar Power Comparison: 04961 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 04961

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Solar Power: 04961 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 04961 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 04961

Sunrise / Sunset in 04961

Sunrise/Sunset for September 20, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:23 am
- Sunset: 6:43 pm
- Length of Day: 12:20

Best Months for Solar in 04961

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Solar Panel Installs in 04961

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Solar Power Output in 04961

The Power of Solar in 04961

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 04961. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 04961. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 04961

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Weather Forecast for 04961 ^[5]

Sun Sep 20

55°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 21

61°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 50%

Tue Sep 22

56°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 59°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 52%

Wed Sep 23

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 60°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 6%

Thu Sep 24

57°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 62°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 1%

Fri Sep 25

59°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 04961

About 04961

The ZIP code 04961 is associated with the city of New Portland in Somerset County in Maine.

04961 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 04961, or for more solar-related resources for ME, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.