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Solar Power in 02742 (New Bedford, MA)

Solar Energy in 02742

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Solar Panels in 02742

Solar panels in 02742 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 02742

The total length of the day in 02742 (New Bedford, MA) today (July 10, 2026) will be 15 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 02742 (New Bedford, MA)

Solar Energy Data for 02742

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Solar Energy Analysis for 02742

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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 02742

Solar Radiation Data in 02742

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 02742

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Solar Power Comparison: 02742 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 02742

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Solar Power: 02742 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 02742

Sunrise / Sunset in 02742

Sunrise/Sunset for July 10, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:17 am
- Sunset: 8:20 pm
- Length of Day: 15:3

Best Months for Solar in 02742

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Solar Panel Installs in 02742

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Solar Power Output in 02742

The Power of Solar in 02742

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 02742. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 02742. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 02742

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Weather Forecast for 02742 ^[5]

Fri Jul 10

84°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 85%

Sat Jul 11

79°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jul 12

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Jul 13

74°F

Few Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 19%

Tue Jul 14

82°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 67%

Wed Jul 15

86°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 89°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 02742

About 02742

The ZIP code 02742 is associated with the city of New Bedford in Bristol County in Massachusetts.

02742 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 02742, or for more solar-related resources for MA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.