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Solar Power in 02204 (Boston, MA)

Solar Energy in 02204

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 02204 with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 02204

Solar panels in 02204 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 02204

The total length of the day in 02204 (Boston, MA) today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 02204 (Boston, MA)

Solar Energy Data for 02204

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 02204.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 02204

Solar Radiation Data in 02204

Based on historical 02204 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 02204. [1]

The region associated with 02204 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 02204 that are always titled at the latitude of Boston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.61 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.86 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 02204

Solar Radiation Data in 02204

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 02204.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 02204

Solar Radiation Data in 02204

The region associated with 02204 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 02204 is July with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 02204 are December with an average of 3.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.45 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 02204 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 02204

The average monthly solar radiation level in 02204, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 02204 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 02204 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 02204

Sunrise / Sunset in 02204

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:40
Solar Energy Statistics for 02204

Best Months for Solar in 02204

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (4.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 02204

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 02204 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 02204

The Power of Solar in 02204

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 02204. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 02204. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 02204

Solar Radiation Data in 02204

02204 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5515.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 02204 is July with an average of 539.1 kWhac, followed by August at 534.69 kWhac and May at 519.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 02204 are December with an average of 328.13 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 341.29 kWhac and January at 382.16 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 02204 [5]

Sat Apr 20
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
52°F
Few Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 18%
Mon Apr 22
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Apr 23
58°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 26%
Wed Apr 24
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 25
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 02204

About 02204

The ZIP code 02204 is associated with the city of Boston in Suffolk County in Massachusetts.

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To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 02204, or for more solar-related resources for MA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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