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Solar Energy in Danbury, CT

Solar Energy in Danbury

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Danbury with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Danbury

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Danbury

The total length of the day in Danbury, CT today (October 30, 2024) will be 10 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Danbury, CT Solar Energy

Solar Power in Danbury, CT

Solar Energy Data in Danbury, CT

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Danbury, CT

Solar Radiation Data in Danbury

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

Danbury has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Danbury that are always titled at the latitude of Danbury (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.63 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.92 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.9 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 Danbury

Solar Radiation Data in Danbury, CT

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Danbury, CT

Solar Radiation Data in Danbury

Danbury, CT has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Danbury is July with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Danbury (Connecticut) are December with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Danbury

The average monthly solar radiation level in Danbury, CT, of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Danbury vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Danbury

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:22 am
    • Sunset: 4:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Danbury

Best Months for Solar in Danbury

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Danbury

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Solar Power Output in Danbury

The Power of Solar in Danbury, CT

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Danbury, CT

Solar Radiation Data in Danbury

Danbury (CT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5351.33 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Danbury is July with an average of 533.59 kWhac, followed by August at 503.46 kWhac and March at 503.09 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Danbury (Connecticut) are December with an average of 329.29 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 359.99 kWhac and January at 372.24 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Danbury

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Weather Forecast for Danbury, CT [5]

Wed Oct 30
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 95%
Thu Oct 31
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri Nov 1
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 86%
Sat Nov 2
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sun Nov 3
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Nov 4
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 51°F
Calm: 3 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Danbury

About Danbury

The city of Danbury, CT in Fairfield County has an approximate population of 80,893. [6]

Danbury Solar Power

Danbury, CT Solar Energy

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

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