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Solar Power in 05602 (Montpelier, VT)

Solar Energy in 05602

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 05602 with an average of 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 05602

Solar panels in 05602 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 05602

The total length of the day in 05602 (Montpelier, VT) today (April 27, 2024) will be 14 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

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05602 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 05602 (Montpelier, VT)

Solar Energy Data for 05602

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 05602.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 05602

Solar Radiation Data in 05602

Based on historical 05602 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 05602. [1]

The region associated with 05602 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 05602 that are always titled at the latitude of Montpelier (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.61 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.73 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 05602

Solar Radiation Data in 05602

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 05602.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 05602

Solar Radiation Data in 05602

The region associated with 05602 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 05602 is July with an average of 5.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.52 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 05602 are December with an average of 2.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.68 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 05602 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 05602

The average monthly solar radiation level in 05602, of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 14% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% 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: 05602 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 05602 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 05602

Sunrise / Sunset in 05602

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:44 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:7
Solar Energy Statistics for 05602

Best Months for Solar in 05602

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.67 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 05602

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 05602 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 05602

The Power of Solar in 05602

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 05602. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 05602. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 05602

Solar Radiation Data in 05602

05602 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5048.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 05602 is March with an average of 515.65 kWhac, followed by July at 508.92 kWhac and June at 494.99 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 05602 are December with an average of 248.3 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 257.8 kWhac and January at 336.15 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 05602 [5]

Sat Apr 27
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Apr 28
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 29
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 48°F
Calm: 3 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 4 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu May 2
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 05602

About 05602

The ZIP code 05602 is associated with the city of Montpelier in Washington County in Vermont.

05602 Solar Power

05602 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 05602, or for more solar-related resources for VT, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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