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Solar Power in 97231 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy in 97231

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Solar Panels in 97231

Solar panels in 97231 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97231

The total length of the day in 97231 (Portland, OR) today (September 22, 2023) will be 12 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 97231 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97231

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Solar Energy Analysis for 97231

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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 97231

Solar Radiation Data in 97231

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 97231

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Solar Power Comparison: 97231 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97231

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Solar Power: 97231 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97231 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 97231

Sunrise / Sunset in 97231

Sunrise/Sunset for September 22, 2023 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:58 am
- Sunset: 7:09 pm
- Length of Day: 12:11

Best Months for Solar in 97231

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Solar Panel Installs in 97231

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Solar Power Output in 97231

The Power of Solar in 97231

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97231. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97231. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 97231

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Weather Forecast for 97231 ^[5]

Fri Sep 22

73°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 76°F

Light breeze: 4 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Sep 23

66°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Sep 24

57°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 60°F

Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 25

59°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 26

66°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 62%

Wed Sep 27

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 75%

More about 97231

About 97231

The ZIP code 97231 is associated with the city of Portland in Multnomah County in Oregon.

97231 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97231, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.