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Solar Power in 97217 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy in 97217

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Solar Panels in 97217

Solar panels in 97217 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97217

The total length of the day in 97217 (Portland, OR) today (April 21, 2026) will be 13 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 97217 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97217

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Solar Energy Analysis for 97217

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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 97217

Solar Radiation Data in 97217

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 97217

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Solar Power Comparison: 97217 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97217

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Solar Power: 97217 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97217 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 97217

Sunrise / Sunset in 97217

Sunrise/Sunset for April 21, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:12 am
- Sunset: 8:06 pm
- Length of Day: 13:54

Best Months for Solar in 97217

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Solar Panel Installs in 97217

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Solar Power Output in 97217

The Power of Solar in 97217

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97217. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97217. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 97217

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Weather Forecast for 97217 ^[5]

Tue Apr 21

51°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 56°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Apr 22

49°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 51°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Apr 23

54°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 24

66°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Apr 25

67°F

Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 67°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 13%

Sun Apr 26

57°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 57°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 97217

About 97217

The ZIP code 97217 is associated with the city of Portland in Multnomah County in Oregon.

97217 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97217, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.