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Solar Energy in Waltham, MA

Solar Energy in Waltham

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Waltham with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Waltham

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Waltham

The total length of the day in Waltham, MA today (December 05, 2024) will be 9 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

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Waltham, MA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Waltham, MA

Solar Energy Data in Waltham, MA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Waltham, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Waltham

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

Waltham has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Waltham that are always titled at the latitude of Waltham (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.83 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 Waltham

Solar Radiation Data in Waltham, MA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Waltham, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Waltham

Waltham, MA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Waltham is July with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.78 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Waltham (Massachusetts) are December with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Waltham

The average monthly solar radiation level in Waltham, MA, of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% 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: Waltham vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Waltham

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 05, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:57 am
    • Sunset: 3:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:17
Solar Energy Statistics for Waltham

Best Months for Solar in Waltham

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Waltham

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Solar Power Output in Waltham

The Power of Solar in Waltham, MA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Waltham, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Waltham

Waltham (MA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5519.61 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Waltham is March with an average of 540.43 kWhac, followed by August at 522.22 kWhac and July at 521.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Waltham (Massachusetts) are December with an average of 324.58 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 361.37 kWhac and January at 403.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Waltham

Waltham Electricity Costs

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Waltham Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Waltham, MA [5]

Thu Dec 5
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 6
28°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sat Dec 7
34°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 23°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sun Dec 8
39°F
Light Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Dec 9
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 86%
Tue Dec 10
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Waltham

About Waltham

The city of Waltham, MA in Middlesex County has an approximate population of 60,632. [6]

Waltham Solar Power

Waltham, MA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Waltham, MA, or for more solar-related resources for Waltham, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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