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Solar Power in 08873 (Somerset, NJ)

Solar Energy in 08873

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Solar Panels in 08873

Solar panels in 08873 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 08873

The total length of the day in 08873 (Somerset, NJ) today (June 12, 2026) will be 15 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 08873 (Somerset, NJ)

Solar Energy Data for 08873

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Solar Energy Analysis for 08873

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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 08873

Solar Radiation Data in 08873

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 08873

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Solar Power Comparison: 08873 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 08873

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Solar Power: 08873 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 08873 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 08873

Sunrise / Sunset in 08873

Sunrise/Sunset for June 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:25 am
- Sunset: 8:30 pm
- Length of Day: 15:5

Best Months for Solar in 08873

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Solar Panel Installs in 08873

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Solar Power Output in 08873

The Power of Solar in 08873

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 08873. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 08873. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 08873

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Weather Forecast for 08873 ^[5]

Fri Jun 12

88°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 65%

Sat Jun 13

83°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Jun 14

88°F

Very Heavy Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 91°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Jun 15

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 75%

Tue Jun 16

72°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Jun 17

76°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 08873

About 08873

The ZIP code 08873 is associated with the city of Somerset in Somerset County in New Jersey.

08873 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 08873, or for more solar-related resources for NJ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.