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Solar Power in 97048 (Rainier, OR)

Solar Energy in 97048

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 97048 with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 97048

Solar panels in 97048 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97048

The total length of the day in 97048 (Rainier, OR) today (December 12, 2024) will be 8 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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97048 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 97048 (Rainier, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97048

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 97048.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 97048

Solar Radiation Data in 97048

Based on historical 97048 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 97048. [1]

The region associated with 97048 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 97048 that are always titled at the latitude of Rainier (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 3.87 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.19 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 97048

Solar Radiation Data in 97048

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 97048.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 97048

Solar Radiation Data in 97048

The region associated with 97048 has a average annual solar radiation value of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 97048 is August with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 97048 are December with an average of 1.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 1.8 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 97048 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97048

The average monthly solar radiation level in 97048, of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 1% less than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 41% 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: 97048 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97048 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 97048

Sunrise / Sunset in 97048

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 12, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:43 am
    • Sunset: 4:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:45
Solar Energy Statistics for 97048

Best Months for Solar in 97048

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 97048

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 97048 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 97048

The Power of Solar in 97048

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97048. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97048. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 97048

Solar Radiation Data in 97048

97048 has a average annual solar AC output value of 4351.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 97048 is August with an average of 541.78 kWhac, followed by July at 539.17 kWhac and June at 472.09 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 97048 are December with an average of 172.44 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 180.23 kWhac and November at 215.46 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 97048 [5]

Thu Dec 12
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 13
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 14
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 15
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Dec 16
37°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 17
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 97048

About 97048

The ZIP code 97048 is associated with the city of Rainier in Columbia County in Oregon.

97048 Solar Power

97048 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97048, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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