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Solar Energy in Colonie, NY

Solar Energy in Colonie

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Solar Panels in Colonie

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Colonie

The total length of the day in Colonie, NY today (March 29, 2025) will be 12 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Colonie, NY

Solar Energy Data in Colonie, NY

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Solar Energy Analysis for Colonie, NY

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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 Colonie

Solar Radiation Data in Colonie, NY

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Colonie, NY

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

Solar Power Levels in Colonie

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Solar Power: Colonie vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Colonie

Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:40 am
- Sunset: 7:19 pm
- Length of Day: 12:39

Best Months for Solar in Colonie

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Solar Panel Installs in Colonie

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Solar Power Output in Colonie

The Power of Solar in Colonie, NY

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Colonie, NY

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Cost of Utilities in Colonie

Colonie Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Colonie

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Colonie Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Colonie, NY ^[5]

Sat Mar 29

44°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 48°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Mar 30

46°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 48°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Mar 31

56°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Apr 1

40°F

Few Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 18%

Wed Apr 2

36°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 28°F
Max: 46°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Apr 3

50°F

Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Colonie

About Colonie

The village of Colonie, NY in Albany County has an approximate population of 7,793. ^[6]

Colonie, NY Solar Energy

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