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Solar Energy in Bangor, ME

Solar Energy in Bangor

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Solar Panels in Bangor

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bangor

The total length of the day in Bangor, ME today (April 29, 2025) will be 14 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Bangor, ME

Solar Energy Data in Bangor, ME

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Solar Energy Analysis for Bangor, ME

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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 Bangor

Solar Radiation Data in Bangor, ME

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Bangor, ME

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

Solar Power Levels in Bangor

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Solar Power: Bangor vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bangor

Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 4:25 am
- Sunset: 6:39 pm
- Length of Day: 14:14

Best Months for Solar in Bangor

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Solar Panel Installs in Bangor

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Solar Power Output in Bangor

The Power of Solar in Bangor, ME

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Bangor, ME

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Cost of Utilities in Bangor

Bangor Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Bangor

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Bangor Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Bangor, ME ^[5]

Tue Apr 29

75°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 87%

Wed Apr 30

57°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 61°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 6%

Thu May 1

57°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 97%

Fri May 2

47°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 3

62°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 75%

Sun May 4

51°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 81%

More about Bangor

About Bangor

The city of Bangor, ME in Penobscot County has an approximate population of 33,039. ^[6]

Bangor, ME Solar Energy

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