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Solar Power in 01473 (Westminster, MA)

Solar Energy in 01473

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 01473 with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 01473

Solar panels in 01473 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 01473

The total length of the day in 01473 (Westminster, MA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 01473 (Westminster, MA)

Solar Energy Data for 01473

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 01473.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 01473

Solar Radiation Data in 01473

Based on historical 01473 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 01473. [1]

The region associated with 01473 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 01473 that are always titled at the latitude of Westminster (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.82 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 01473

Solar Radiation Data in 01473

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 01473.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 01473

Solar Radiation Data in 01473

The region associated with 01473 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 01473 is July with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 01473 are December with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 01473 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 01473

The average monthly solar radiation level in 01473, of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: 01473 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 01473 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 01473

Sunrise / Sunset in 01473

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:35 am
    • Sunset: 7:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for 01473

Best Months for Solar in 01473

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 01473

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 01473 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 01473

The Power of Solar in 01473

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 01473. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 01473. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 01473

Solar Radiation Data in 01473

01473 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5479.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 01473 is July with an average of 538.32 kWhac, followed by March at 521.4 kWhac and August at 513.72 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 01473 are December with an average of 331.52 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 355.1 kWhac and January at 401.98 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 01473 [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Mar 31
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 7%
Tue Apr 2
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 82%

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About 01473

The ZIP code 01473 is associated with the city of Westminster in Worcester County in Massachusetts.

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To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 01473, or for more solar-related resources for MA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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