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Solar Power in 97242 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy in 97242

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Solar Panels in 97242

Solar panels in 97242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97242

The total length of the day in 97242 (Portland, OR) today (September 09, 2024) will be 12 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 97242 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 97242

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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 97242

Solar Radiation Data in 97242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 97242

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Solar Power Comparison: 97242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97242

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Solar Power: 97242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97242 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 97242

Sunrise / Sunset in 97242

Sunrise/Sunset for September 09, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:41 am
- Sunset: 7:34 pm
- Length of Day: 12:53

Best Months for Solar in 97242

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Solar Panel Installs in 97242

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Solar Power Output in 97242

The Power of Solar in 97242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 97242

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Weather Forecast for 97242 ^[5]

Mon Sep 9

79°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 88%

Tue Sep 10

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 91%

Wed Sep 11

60°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 66°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Sep 12

69°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 71°F

Calm: 4 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 75%

Fri Sep 13

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 78°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 6%

Sat Sep 14

75°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 97242

About 97242

The ZIP code 97242 is associated with the city of Portland in Multnomah County in Oregon.

97242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97242, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.