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Solar Energy in Princeton, NJ

Solar Energy in Princeton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Princeton with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Princeton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Princeton

The total length of the day in Princeton, NJ today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Princeton, NJ Solar Energy

Solar Power in Princeton, NJ

Solar Energy Data in Princeton, NJ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Princeton, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Princeton

Based on historical Princeton, 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 Princeton. [1]

Princeton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Princeton that are always titled at the latitude of Princeton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.92 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 Princeton

Solar Radiation Data in Princeton, NJ

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Princeton, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Princeton

Princeton, NJ 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 Princeton is July with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Princeton (New Jersey) are December with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.66 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Princeton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Princeton, NJ, 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: Princeton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Princeton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:47 am
    • Sunset: 6:19 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Princeton

Best Months for Solar in Princeton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Princeton

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Solar Power Output in Princeton

The Power of Solar in Princeton, NJ

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Princeton, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Princeton

Princeton (NJ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5484.93 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Princeton is July with an average of 524.26 kWhac, followed by August at 516.37 kWhac and March at 505.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Princeton (New Jersey) are December with an average of 341.05 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 377.07 kWhac and November at 389.67 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Princeton

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Princeton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Princeton, NJ [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 79%
Sun Mar 31
63°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 85%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Princeton

About Princeton

The borough of Princeton, NJ in Mercer County has an approximate population of 12,307. [6]

Princeton Solar Power

Princeton, NJ Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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