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Solar Energy in Upper Saddle River, NJ

Solar Energy in Upper Saddle River

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Upper Saddle River with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Upper Saddle River

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Upper Saddle River

The total length of the day in Upper Saddle River, NJ today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Upper Saddle River, NJ Solar Energy

Solar Power in Upper Saddle River, NJ

Solar Energy Data in Upper Saddle River, NJ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Upper Saddle River, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Upper Saddle River

Based on historical Upper Saddle River, 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 Upper Saddle River. [1]

Upper Saddle River has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Upper Saddle River that are always titled at the latitude of Upper Saddle River (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 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 3.89 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 Upper Saddle River

Solar Radiation Data in Upper Saddle River, NJ

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Upper Saddle River.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Upper Saddle River, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Upper Saddle River

Upper Saddle River, NJ has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Upper Saddle River is July with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Upper Saddle River (New Jersey) are December with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Upper Saddle River vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Upper Saddle River

The average monthly solar radiation level in Upper Saddle River, NJ, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Upper Saddle River vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River

Sunrise / Sunset in Upper Saddle River

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:43 am
    • Sunset: 6:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Upper Saddle River

Best Months for Solar in Upper Saddle River

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Upper Saddle River

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Solar Power Output in Upper Saddle River

The Power of Solar in Upper Saddle River, NJ

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Upper Saddle River, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Upper Saddle River

Upper Saddle River (NJ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5494.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Upper Saddle River is July with an average of 524.63 kWhac, followed by April at 515.75 kWhac and August at 514.99 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Upper Saddle River (New Jersey) are December with an average of 336.28 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 378.86 kWhac and January at 379.62 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Upper Saddle River

Upper Saddle River Electricity Costs

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Upper Saddle River Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Upper Saddle River, NJ [5]

Fri Mar 29
48°F
Light Snow
Min: 39°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 67%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 81%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Upper Saddle River

About Upper Saddle River

The borough of Upper Saddle River, NJ in Bergen County has an approximate population of 8,208. [6]

Upper Saddle River Solar Power

Upper Saddle River, NJ Solar Energy

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

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