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Solar Energy in Oneonta, NY

Solar Energy in Oneonta

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

Solar Panels in Oneonta

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oneonta

The total length of the day in Oneonta, NY today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Oneonta, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oneonta, NY

Solar Energy Data in Oneonta, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oneonta, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Oneonta

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

Oneonta has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oneonta that are always titled at the latitude of Oneonta (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.21 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.65 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.44 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 Oneonta

Solar Radiation Data in Oneonta, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oneonta, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Oneonta

Oneonta, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oneonta is July with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.53 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oneonta (New York) are December with an average of 2.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Oneonta

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oneonta, NY, of 4.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 13% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 33% 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: Oneonta vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Oneonta

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:46 am
    • Sunset: 7:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Oneonta

Best Months for Solar in Oneonta

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.69 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oneonta

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Solar Power Output in Oneonta

The Power of Solar in Oneonta, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oneonta, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Oneonta

Oneonta (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4977.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oneonta is July with an average of 527.38 kWhac, followed by August at 508.38 kWhac and March at 485.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oneonta (New York) are December with an average of 249.62 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 279.73 kWhac and January at 297.28 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oneonta

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Oneonta Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oneonta, NY [5]

Fri Mar 29
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 53%
Sat Mar 30
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 51%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 83%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
41°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Oneonta

About Oneonta

The city of Oneonta, NY in Otsego County has an approximate population of 13,901. [6]

Oneonta Solar Power

Oneonta, NY Solar Energy

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

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