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Solar Power in 08601 (Trenton, NJ)

Solar Energy in 08601

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 08601 with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 08601

Solar panels in 08601 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 08601

The total length of the day in 08601 (Trenton, NJ) today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 08601 (Trenton, NJ)

Solar Energy Data for 08601

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 08601.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 08601

Solar Radiation Data in 08601

Based on historical 08601 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 08601. [1]

The region associated with 08601 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 08601 that are always titled at the latitude of Trenton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 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 08601

Solar Radiation Data in 08601

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 08601.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 08601

Solar Radiation Data in 08601

The region associated with 08601 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 08601 is July with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 08601 are December with an average of 3.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 08601 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 08601

The average monthly solar radiation level in 08601, of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 08601 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 08601 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 08601

Sunrise / Sunset in 08601

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:03 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:46
Solar Energy Statistics for 08601

Best Months for Solar in 08601

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 08601

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 08601 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 08601

The Power of Solar in 08601

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 08601. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 08601. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 08601

Solar Radiation Data in 08601

08601 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5376.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 08601 is July with an average of 519.1 kWhac, followed by August at 511.96 kWhac and April at 493.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 08601 are December with an average of 348.93 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 367.32 kWhac and January at 370.82 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 08601 [5]

Thu Apr 25
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 82%
Fri Apr 26
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Apr 27
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 69%
Mon Apr 29
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 85°F
Light breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 82%
Tue Apr 30
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 08601

About 08601

The ZIP code 08601 is associated with the city of Trenton in Mercer County in New Jersey.

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08601 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 08601, or for more solar-related resources for NJ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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