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Solar Energy in East Providence, RI

Solar Energy in East Providence

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in East Providence with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in East Providence

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

Sunrise & Sunset in East Providence

The total length of the day in East Providence, RI today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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East Providence, RI Solar Energy

Solar Power in East Providence, RI

Solar Energy Data in East Providence, RI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for East Providence, RI

Solar Radiation Data in East Providence

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

East Providence has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in East Providence that are always titled at the latitude of East Providence (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.81 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 East Providence

Solar Radiation Data in East Providence, RI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in East Providence.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for East Providence, RI

Solar Radiation Data in East Providence

East Providence, RI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in East Providence is July with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in East Providence (Rhode Island) are December with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: East Providence vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in East Providence

The average monthly solar radiation level in East Providence, RI, of 4.94 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: East Providence vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average East Providence 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 East Providence

Sunrise / Sunset in East Providence

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:33 am
    • Sunset: 7:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for East Providence

Best Months for Solar in East Providence

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in East Providence

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Solar Power Output in East Providence

The Power of Solar in East Providence, RI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for East Providence, RI

Solar Radiation Data in East Providence

East Providence (RI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5466.51 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in East Providence is July with an average of 526.99 kWhac, followed by June at 511.69 kWhac and August at 507.36 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in East Providence (Rhode Island) are December with an average of 332.72 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 353.61 kWhac and January at 400.65 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in East Providence

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East Providence Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for East Providence, RI [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Mar 30
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 4%
Tue Apr 2
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about East Providence

About East Providence

The city of East Providence, RI in Providence County has an approximate population of 47,037. [6]

East Providence Solar Power

East Providence, RI Solar Energy

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

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