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Solar Energy in Dover, NJ

Solar Energy in Dover

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

Solar Panels in Dover

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dover

The total length of the day in Dover, NJ today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Dover, NJ Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dover, NJ

Solar Energy Data in Dover, NJ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dover, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Dover

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

Dover has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dover that are always titled at the latitude of Dover (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.63 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 3.87 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 Dover

Solar Radiation Data in Dover, NJ

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dover, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Dover

Dover, NJ has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dover is July with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dover (New Jersey) are December with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.66 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dover

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dover, NJ, of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: Dover vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dover

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:13 am
    • Sunset: 6:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Dover

Best Months for Solar in Dover

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dover

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Solar Power Output in Dover

The Power of Solar in Dover, NJ

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dover, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Dover

Dover (NJ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5447.82 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dover is July with an average of 539.65 kWhac, followed by August at 522 kWhac and March at 519.69 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dover (New Jersey) are December with an average of 325 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 349.61 kWhac and January at 371.44 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dover

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Weather Forecast for Dover, NJ [5]

Thu Apr 18
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sat Apr 20
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 74%
Mon Apr 22
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 23
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 61%

More about Dover

About Dover

The town of Dover, NJ in Morris County has an approximate population of 18,157. [6]

Dover Solar Power

Dover, NJ Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Dover, NJ, or for more solar-related resources for Dover, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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