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Solar Power in 02881 (Kingston, RI)

Solar Energy in 02881

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 02881 with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 02881

Solar panels in 02881 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 02881

The total length of the day in 02881 (Kingston, RI) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 02881 (Kingston, RI)

Solar Energy Data for 02881

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 02881.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 02881

Solar Radiation Data in 02881

Based on historical 02881 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 02881. [1]

The region associated with 02881 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 02881 that are always titled at the latitude of Kingston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.89 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 02881

Solar Radiation Data in 02881

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 02881.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 02881

Solar Radiation Data in 02881

The region associated with 02881 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 02881 is July with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 02881 are December with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 02881 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 02881

The average monthly solar radiation level in 02881, of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 02881 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 02881 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 02881

Sunrise / Sunset in 02881

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:34 am
    • Sunset: 7:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 02881

Best Months for Solar in 02881

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 02881

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 02881 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 02881

The Power of Solar in 02881

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 02881. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 02881. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 02881

Solar Radiation Data in 02881

02881 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5676.66 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 02881 is July with an average of 551.92 kWhac, followed by April at 536.24 kWhac and August at 526.86 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 02881 are December with an average of 338.14 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 371.47 kWhac and January at 419.11 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 02881 [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 78%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 68%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 02881

About 02881

The ZIP code 02881 is associated with the city of Kingston in Washington County in Rhode Island.

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To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 02881, or for more solar-related resources for RI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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