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Solar Power in 12207 (Albany, NY)

Solar Energy in 12207

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 12207 with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 12207

Solar panels in 12207 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 12207

The total length of the day in 12207 (Albany, NY) today (April 28, 2024) will be 14 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

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12207 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 12207 (Albany, NY)

Solar Energy Data for 12207

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 12207.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 12207

Solar Radiation Data in 12207

Based on historical 12207 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 12207. [1]

The region associated with 12207 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 12207 that are always titled at the latitude of Albany (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.03 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 12207

Solar Radiation Data in 12207

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 12207.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 12207

Solar Radiation Data in 12207

The region associated with 12207 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 12207 is July with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.56 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 12207 are December with an average of 2.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 12207 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 12207

The average monthly solar radiation level in 12207, of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 12207 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 12207 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 12207

Sunrise / Sunset in 12207

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:51 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:2
Solar Energy Statistics for 12207

Best Months for Solar in 12207

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 12207

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 12207 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 12207

The Power of Solar in 12207

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 12207. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 12207. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 12207

Solar Radiation Data in 12207

12207 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5152.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 12207 is July with an average of 535.28 kWhac, followed by August at 502.71 kWhac and March at 495.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 12207 are December with an average of 268.53 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 309.11 kWhac and January at 341.03 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 12207 [5]

Sun Apr 28
69°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 42%
Mon Apr 29
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue Apr 30
66°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 2
66°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 52%
Fri May 3
56°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 12207

About 12207

The ZIP code 12207 is associated with the city of Albany in Albany County in New York.

12207 Solar Power

12207 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 12207, or for more solar-related resources for NY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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