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Solar Power in 04974 (Searsport, ME)

Solar Energy in 04974

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 04974 with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 04974

Solar panels in 04974 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 04974

The total length of the day in 04974 (Searsport, ME) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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04974 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 04974 (Searsport, ME)

Solar Energy Data for 04974

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 04974.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 04974

Solar Radiation Data in 04974

Based on historical 04974 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 04974. [1]

The region associated with 04974 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 04974 that are always titled at the latitude of Searsport (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.7 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.96 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 04974

Solar Radiation Data in 04974

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 04974.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 04974

Solar Radiation Data in 04974

The region associated with 04974 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 04974 is August with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 04974 are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.43 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 04974 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 04974

The average monthly solar radiation level in 04974, of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 04974 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 04974 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 04974

Sunrise / Sunset in 04974

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:20 am
    • Sunset: 6:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:39
Solar Energy Statistics for 04974

Best Months for Solar in 04974

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.67 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 04974

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 04974 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 04974

The Power of Solar in 04974

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 04974. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 04974. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 04974

Solar Radiation Data in 04974

04974 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5371.33 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 04974 is August with an average of 531.73 kWhac, followed by July at 523.27 kWhac and March at 511.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 04974 are December with an average of 291.23 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 327.39 kWhac and January at 380.5 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 04974 [5]

Fri Mar 29
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
38°F
Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
42°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 34%
Mon Apr 1
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
35°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 04974

About 04974

The ZIP code 04974 is associated with the city of Searsport in Waldo County in Maine.

04974 Solar Power

04974 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 04974, or for more solar-related resources for ME, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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