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Solar Power in 01201 (Pittsfield, MA)

Solar Energy in 01201

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 01201 with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 01201

Solar panels in 01201 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 01201

The total length of the day in 01201 (Pittsfield, MA) today (October 14, 2024) will be 11 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 01201 (Pittsfield, MA)

Solar Energy Data for 01201

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 01201.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 01201

Solar Radiation Data in 01201

Based on historical 01201 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 01201. [1]

The region associated with 01201 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 01201 that are always titled at the latitude of Pittsfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.31 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.57 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 01201

Solar Radiation Data in 01201

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 01201.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 01201

Solar Radiation Data in 01201

The region associated with 01201 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 01201 is July with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 01201 are December with an average of 2.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 01201 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 01201

The average monthly solar radiation level in 01201, of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 01201 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 01201 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 01201

Sunrise / Sunset in 01201

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 6:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:9
Solar Energy Statistics for 01201

Best Months for Solar in 01201

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 01201

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 01201 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 01201

The Power of Solar in 01201

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 01201. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 01201. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 01201

Solar Radiation Data in 01201

01201 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5151.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 01201 is July with an average of 521.28 kWhac, followed by August at 520.76 kWhac and May at 491.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 01201 are December with an average of 278.8 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 306.29 kWhac and January at 351.75 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 01201 [5]

Mon Oct 14
51°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Oct 15
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed Oct 16
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 91%
Thu Oct 17
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 46%
Fri Oct 18
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 61°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Oct 19
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 01201

About 01201

The ZIP code 01201 is associated with the city of Pittsfield in Berkshire County in Massachusetts.

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01201 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 01201, or for more solar-related resources for MA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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