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Solar Power in 02740 (New Bedford, MA)

Solar Energy in 02740

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Solar Panels in 02740

Solar panels in 02740 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 02740

The total length of the day in 02740 (New Bedford, MA) today (July 06, 2026) will be 15 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 02740 (New Bedford, MA)

Solar Energy Data for 02740

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Solar Energy Analysis for 02740

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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 02740

Solar Radiation Data in 02740

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 02740

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Solar Power Comparison: 02740 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 02740

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Solar Power: 02740 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 02740 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 02740

Sunrise / Sunset in 02740

Sunrise/Sunset for July 06, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:14 am
- Sunset: 8:22 pm
- Length of Day: 15:8

Best Months for Solar in 02740

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Solar Panel Installs in 02740

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Solar Power Output in 02740

The Power of Solar in 02740

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 02740. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 02740. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 02740

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Weather Forecast for 02740 ^[5]

Mon Jul 6

64°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Jul 7

63°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Jul 8

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 96%

Thu Jul 9

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 10%

Fri Jul 10

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 83°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 82%

Sat Jul 11

78°F

Few Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 16%

More about 02740

About 02740

The ZIP code 02740 is associated with the city of New Bedford in Bristol County in Massachusetts.

02740 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 02740, or for more solar-related resources for MA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.