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Solar Power in 02659 (South Chatham, MA)

Solar Energy in 02659

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 02659 with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 02659

Solar panels in 02659 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 02659

The total length of the day in 02659 (South Chatham, MA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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02659 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 02659 (South Chatham, MA)

Solar Energy Data for 02659

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 02659.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 02659

Solar Radiation Data in 02659

Based on historical 02659 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 02659. [1]

The region associated with 02659 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 02659 that are always titled at the latitude of South Chatham (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.67 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 02659

Solar Radiation Data in 02659

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 02659.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 02659

Solar Radiation Data in 02659

The region associated with 02659 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 02659 is July with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.8 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 02659 are December with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 02659 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 02659

The average monthly solar radiation level in 02659, of 4.74 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: 02659 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 02659 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 02659

Sunrise / Sunset in 02659

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:28 am
    • Sunset: 7:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 02659

Best Months for Solar in 02659

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 02659

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 02659 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 02659

The Power of Solar in 02659

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 02659. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 02659. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 02659

Solar Radiation Data in 02659

02659 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5555.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 02659 is May with an average of 560.49 kWhac, followed by July at 559.46 kWhac and August at 551.91 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 02659 are December with an average of 298.66 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 331.39 kWhac and November at 337.69 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 02659 [5]

Thu Mar 28
43°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
38°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 45°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 48°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 49%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 8%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 43°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 02659

About 02659

The ZIP code 02659 is associated with the city of South Chatham in Barnstable County in Massachusetts.

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02659 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 02659, or for more solar-related resources for MA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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