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Solar Power in 97211 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy in 97211

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 97211 with an average of 6.52 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 97211

Solar panels in 97211 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97211

The total length of the day in 97211 (Portland, OR) today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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97211 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 97211 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97211

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 97211.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 97211

Solar Radiation Data in 97211

Based on historical 97211 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 97211. [1]

The region associated with 97211 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 97211 that are always titled at the latitude of Portland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.53 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.35 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 97211

Solar Radiation Data in 97211

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 97211.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 97211

Solar Radiation Data in 97211

The region associated with 97211 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 97211 is July with an average of 6.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.32 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 97211 are December with an average of 1.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.18 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 97211 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97211

The average monthly solar radiation level in 97211, of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 8% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 36% 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: 97211 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97211 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 97211

Sunrise / Sunset in 97211

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:6
Solar Energy Statistics for 97211

Best Months for Solar in 97211

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 97211

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 97211 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 97211

The Power of Solar in 97211

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97211. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97211. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 97211

Solar Radiation Data in 97211

97211 has a average annual solar AC output value of 4716.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 97211 is July with an average of 595.48 kWhac, followed by August at 572.28 kWhac and May at 495.27 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 97211 are December with an average of 191.42 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 218.12 kWhac and November at 221.73 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 97211 [5]

Mon Mar 18
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Calm: 3 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 10%
Tue Mar 19
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 10%
Wed Mar 20
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 21
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 97211

About 97211

The ZIP code 97211 is associated with the city of Portland in Multnomah County in Oregon.

97211 Solar Power

97211 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97211, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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